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Fish Puttanesca

Flavorful Fish Puttanesca: Quick Dinner with a Twist

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Enjoy a delightful Fish Puttanesca, a quick dinner loaded with bold Mediterranean flavors.
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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
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil for a lighter version.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh, chopped garlic yields the best results.
  • 4 fillets Anchovy Fillets 1 fillet equals about 1 teaspoon of anchovy paste.
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio recommended.
  • 28 ounces Canned Whole Tomatoes Preferably San Marzano, crushed by hand.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 cup Black or Castelvetrano Olives Halved and pitted.
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Rinsed to reduce excess salt.
For the Fish
  • 1.5 pounds White Fish Cut into 4 equal pieces; options include cod, haddock, snapper, or halibut.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt To season the fish.
For Garnish
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil or Flat Leaf Parsley Chopped just before serving.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for a hint of heat.

Equipment

  • Ovenproof skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  2. Melt unsalted butter in the skillet and sauté chopped garlic and anchovy fillets for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Deglaze with a splash of dry white wine, cooking for about 4 minutes until reduced.
  4. Add crushed whole tomatoes, oregano, and thyme. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Fold in the halved olives and rinsed capers into the sauce.
  6. Season fish with sea salt and arrange the pieces in the sauce.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until fish is cooked.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and optional red pepper flakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a large enough skillet to avoid crowding the fish and ensure even cooking. Customize with additional vegetables if desired.

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