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Fish Puttanesca

Fish Puttanesca

A savory Fish Puttanesca recipe with a rich tomato-based sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 plates
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • ovenproof skillet
  • braising pan

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 fillets anchovy
  • cup dry white wine such as sauvignon blanc
  • 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes preferably San Marzano, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup black or Castelvetrano olives about 15 to 20, halved and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained

Fish Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds white fish such as cod, halibut, or tilapia, skin removed, cut into 4 equal pieces
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or flat leaf parsley optional

Serving Suggestions

  • Red pepper flakes for serving (optional)
  • Garlic bread store-bought or homemade, for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.
  • Melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet or braising pan over medium heat. Once the butter is bubbling, add the garlic and anchovies. Cook, stirring to break up the anchovies, until fragrant 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the wine and cook until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oregano, and thyme. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes are broken down and the sauce begins to thicken. Stir in the olives and capers.
  • Season the fish with salt. Add it to the skillet with the sauce. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, divide the fish among 4 plates. Spoon the sauce over the fish and sprinkle with basil and red pepper flakes, if using. Serve with garlic bread on the side if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Fish Puttanesca, healthy, Mediterranean, pasta, Quick Dinner, seafood
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