Description
A savory, briny white fish dish simmered in a rich tomato puttanesca sauce with olives, capers, garlic, and anchovies. This easy baked fish recipe is bold, comforting, and perfect for serving with crusty garlic bread.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 anchovy fillets
- 1/3 cup dry white wine (such as sauvignon blanc)
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, preferably San Marzano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup black or Castelvetrano olives, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 1/2 pounds white fish (cod, halibut, or tilapia), skin removed and cut into 4 pieces
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley (optional)
- Red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
- Garlic bread, for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.
2. 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 while stirring and breaking up the anchovies until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the white wine and cook until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, and thyme. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce begins to thicken, about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the olives and capers.
6. Season the fish with salt and nestle the pieces into the sauce.
7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 8 to 10 minutes.
8. Divide the fish among plates, spoon the sauce over the top, and finish with basil and red pepper flakes if using. Serve with garlic bread.
Notes
Firm white fish such as cod, halibut, or tilapia works best because it holds together while baking.
If your fish fillets are very thick, they may need an extra 2 to 3 minutes in the oven.
Serve with garlic bread, crusty baguette, or pasta to soak up the flavorful puttanesca sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece fish with sauce
- Calories: 359
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg