Description
Fish Puttanesca is a delightful Italian dish that artfully combines tender fish fillets with a rich, zesty sauce made from tangy tomatoes, briny olives, and savory capers. This vibrant recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings. Serve it alongside crusty bread or pasta for a truly unforgettable meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- Fresh fish fillets (cod or halibut)
- Canned San Marzano tomatoes
- Pitted Kalamata olives
- Capers
- Fresh garlic
- Red pepper flakes
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and finely chop the garlic.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes: Pour in canned tomatoes, crush slightly, and stir in olives and capers. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook Fish: Nestle fish fillets into the sauce, cover skillet, and cook for 6-8 minutes until flaky.
- Final Touches: Taste sauce and season if needed; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve: Plate the Fish Puttanesca with sauce on top; enjoy with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg