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Fish Puttanesca

Savory Fish Puttanesca: Quick & Flavorful Italian Delight

Fish Puttanesca is a quick and flavorful dish packed with rich tomato sauce, olives, and garlic, making it a must-try for seafood lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Olive oil can be used as a lighter option.
  • 6 cloves Garlic, chopped Fresh garlic is ideal.
  • 3 Anchovy Fillets Can substitute with 1.5 teaspoons of anchovy paste.
  • ⅓ cup Dry White Wine Chicken broth can be used as a substitute.
  • 28 ounces Canned Whole Tomatoes, preferably San Marzano Crush or chop before use.
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can be substituted.
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ½ cup Olives, black or Castelvetrano, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
For the Fish
  • 1.5 pounds White Fish, options include cod, halibut, or tilapia Choose fillets of uniform thickness.
  • ¾ teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust according to personal preference.
For the Garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil or Flat Leaf Parsley, optional
  • Red Pepper Flakes, optional For serving.

Equipment

  • large ovenproof skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Fish Puttanesca
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) with the rack positioned in the center.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, then add 6 cloves of chopped garlic and 3 anchovy fillets. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Pour in ⅓ cup of dry white wine and let it simmer for about 4 minutes until it reduces slightly.
  4. Add 28 ounces of canned whole tomatoes, ½ teaspoon of dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon of dried thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Mix in ½ cup of pitted and halved olives and 2 tablespoons of drained capers. Season with ¾ teaspoon of sea salt to taste.
  6. Prepare 1.5 pounds of white fish by patting it dry and seasoning it with sea salt. Nestle the fish fillets into the sauce.
  7. Transfer the skillet to your preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
  8. Remove from the oven, spoon the sauce over the fish, and garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure fish fillets are of uniform thickness for even cooking and better flakiness. Do not cover the pan while baking to allow flavors to concentrate.

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