Easy Fish Puttanesca that Will Elevate Your Dinner Game

Discover the vibrant flavors of Fish Puttanesca, a quick and easy Italian dish perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Olive oil can be a great dairy-free substitute.
4 cloves Garlic Opt for fresh garlic cloves for the best aroma.
2 fillets Anchovy Fillets Consider using anchovy paste for milder flavors.
1/2 cup Dry White Wine Chicken broth can be used for a non-alcoholic option.
28 ounces Canned Whole Tomatoes Preferably San Marzano for superior taste.
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Use fresh oregano—just increase the amount.
1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be used instead.
1/2 cup Black or Castelvetrano Olives Any pitted black olives can be used.
2 tablespoons Capers Can be omitted if unavailable.

For the Fish

4 fillets White Fish (Cod, Halibut, or Tilapia) Fresh seasonal white fish works beautifully.
to taste Sea Salt Adjust according to your preferred taste.

For Garnish

to taste Fresh Basil or Flat Leaf Parsley Any fresh herbs can add a lovely touch.
to taste Red Pepper Flakes Sprinkle according to heat preference.

Equipment

Ovenproof skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Fish Puttanesca

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), placing the rack in the center.
In a large ovenproof skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 anchovy fillets, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in ½ cup of dry white wine and let it reduce for 4 minutes. Add a can of whole tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon of dried thyme. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in ½ cup of pitted black olives and 2 tablespoons of capers. Season fish fillets with sea salt and place them into the sauce.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Plate each fish fillet and spoon the sauce over. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Taste the sauce before adding fish and adjust seasoning as needed. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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