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Fish Puttanesca

Savory Fish Puttanesca in 35 Minutes – A Quick Mediterranean Delight

A delicious Fish Puttanesca recipe that's easy to prepare and boasts flavors of the Mediterranean.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Olive oil can be used for a lighter option.
  • 6 cloves garlic Feel free to adjust based on your taste preference.
  • 3 fillets anchovy fillets Anchovy paste can be used if unavailable.
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine Chicken broth can work for a no-alcohol version.
  • 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes San Marzano varieties are preferred.
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano Fresh oregano can be doubled for flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme Fresh thyme is a great alternative.
  • ½ cup black or Castelvetrano olives Green olives can be swapped.
  • 2 tablespoons capers Drained capers are essential for flavor.
For the Fish
  • 1.5 pounds skinless white fish Options include cod, halibut or tilapia.
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt Adjust to taste based on olives and capers.
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh basil or flat leaf parsley Optional for garnish.
  • red pepper flakes Adjust based on desired spice level.

Equipment

  • large ovenproof skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Fish Puttanesca
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) with the rack in the center.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 6 chopped garlic cloves and 3 anchovy fillets, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Deglaze with ⅓ cup of dry white wine, simmer for about 4 minutes.
  4. Incorporate 28-ounce canned whole tomatoes, and ½ teaspoon each of dried oregano and thyme. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add ½ cup of black olives and 2 tablespoons of drained capers, combine well.
  6. Season 1.5 pounds of skinless white fish with ¾ teaspoon of sea salt, nestle into the sauce.
  7. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  8. Serve with the sauce on plates, garnish with ¼ cup chopped herbs and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use a large ovenproof skillet for best results. Adjust seasonings based on personal preference and watch cooking times carefully.

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