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Savory Fish Puttanesca Recipe

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This Savory Fish Puttanesca is a vibrant and flavorful dinner dish combining firm white fish with a rich, aromatic puttanesca sauce made from anchovies, olives, capers, garlic, and herbs. Baked to perfection, this recipe elevates a classic Italian sauce by pairing it with tender, oven-roasted fish and is served best with crusty garlic bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 fillets Anchovy fillets
  • 1 cup Dry white wine
  • 1 can Whole tomatoes, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 cup Black or Castelvetrano olives, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons Capers

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound White fish fillets (such as cod or halibut)
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 bunch Fresh basil or flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1 loaf Garlic bread

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place the oven rack in the center position to ensure even cooking of the fish.
  2. Melt Butter and Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and anchovy fillets, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the anchovies dissolve into the butter and garlic becomes fragrant.
  3. Deglaze and Simmer Sauce: Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the skillet, cooking until the wine is reduced by half. Add the crushed whole tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried thyme, then let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes to develop robust flavors.
  4. Prepare and Season Fish: Season the white fish fillets evenly with sea salt. Nestle the fillets into the simmering sauce within the skillet, ensuring they are partially submerged.
  5. Bake Fish in Oven: Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove from oven, spoon additional sauce over the fish. Garnish with fresh chopped basil or flat leaf parsley and sprinkle red pepper flakes on top for a slight heat. Serve hot with a side of garlic bread perfect for mopping the sauce.

Notes

  • Use firm white fish such as cod, halibut, or sea bass for best results.
  • Ensure olives are pitted before adding to the sauce to avoid inconvenience while eating.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute garlic bread with a gluten-free alternative or serve with steamed vegetables.
  • The sauce can be prepared a day ahead; reheat gently before adding fish and baking.

Keywords: fish puttanesca, baked fish recipe, Italian seafood dish, anchovy sauce, capers and olives sauce, white fish dinner, easy fish recipes

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