Description
Fish Puttanesca is a vibrant Italian dish that beautifully marries flaky fish with a robust tomato sauce infused with olives, capers, and garlic. This recipe delivers a delightful balance of savory and tangy flavors, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its quick preparation and simple ingredients, Fish Puttanesca is sure to impress your family and friends while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, crushing them slightly with a spoon. Let simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in capers and olives; cook for another minute.
- Nestle fish fillets into the sauce and cover. Cook for about 8 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Substitute different types of fish like salmon or shrimp based on your preference. - Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat according to taste. - For added freshness, consider incorporating other herbs such as basil or oregano.