Fish Puttanesca
A delicious Fish Puttanesca recipe featuring white fish in a flavorful sauce with olives and capers.
Equipment
- ovenproof skillet or braising pan
Ingredients
Sauce Base
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 3 fillets anchovy
- ⅓ cup dry white wine such as sauvignon blanc
- 1 can (28-ounce) 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
- 1 ½ pounds white fish such as cod, halibut, or tilapia, skin removed, cut into 4 equal pieces
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
Garnishes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or flat leaf parsley (optional)
- Red pepper flakes for serving (optional)
- Garlic bread store-bought or homemade, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- 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.
- 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.
Notes
You can adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of red pepper flakes used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!