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Fish Puttanesca

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  • Author: Alice
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Fish Puttanesca is a vibrant Italian-inspired dish featuring tender white fish fillets simmered in a bold sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, and anchovies. This savory Mediterranean recipe is quick to prepare, healthy, and perfect served over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.


Ingredients

  • White fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)

  • Olive oil

  • Garlic (minced)

  • Anchovy fillets (chopped)

  • Crushed red pepper flakes

  • Canned diced tomatoes

  • Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)

  • Capers (rinsed)

  • Fresh parsley (chopped)

  • Salt and black pepper

  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic, chopped anchovies, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant and anchovies dissolve.

  • Add diced tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and capers. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes to meld flavors and slightly thicken.

  • Season fish fillets with salt and pepper. Nestle the fillets gently into the sauce and spoon sauce over the top.

  • Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.


Notes

Substitute shrimp or scallops for a different seafood option.Add fresh basil or oregano for extra herbal flavor.Serve over pasta, polenta, or with garlic bread.Adjust heat by adding more crushed red pepper flakes or fresh chili peppers.