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Fish Puttanesca

Delicious Fish Puttanesca: Quick Italian Dinner Delight

Fish Puttanesca is a savory and satisfying Italian dish, perfect for a quick dinner within 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter substitute with olive oil for a lighter version
  • 4 cloves garlic minced, fresh cloves are preferred
  • 3 fillets anchovy fillets can replace with 1.5 tsp anchovy paste
  • 1 cup dry white wine e.g., Sauvignon Blanc, substitute with chicken broth if desired
  • 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes preferably San Marzano, diced can be used
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano fresh oregano is an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme fresh thyme can be used for vibrant flavor
  • 1 cup black or Castelvetrano olives halve and pit before adding
  • 2 tablespoons capers optional, can omit if not available
For the Fish
  • 1 pound white fish Cod, Halibut, or Tilapia, skinless fillets
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt adjust based on the saltiness of other ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil or flat leaf parsley optional, for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, adjust based on spice preference

Equipment

  • ovenproof skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F, ensuring the rack is in the center position.
  2. In an ovenproof skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and anchovy fillets, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in dry white wine and let it cook down for about 4 minutes for flavor depth.
  4. Stir in canned whole tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried thyme; let simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
  5. Season skinless white fish fillets with sea salt and nestle into the sauce. Transfer skillet to the oven.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  7. Plate the fish and spoon sauce over the top, garnishing with fresh herbs and red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with garlic bread or a crisp green salad to enhance the meal.

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