Quick & Easy Fish Puttanesca
This Quick & Easy Fish Puttanesca recipe features flaky white fish cooked directly in a flavorful tomato sauce with olives, capers, garlic, and anchovies, making it a perfect weeknight meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Paper towels
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Fork
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, snapper, or halibut)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 anchovy fillets minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28-ounce
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers rinsed and drained
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare Fish
- Pat the fish fillets dry and season them with salt and pepper.
Start Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, then add minced garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer Sauce
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, bring to a simmer, then stir in olives and capers. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Cook Fish
- Gently place the seasoned fish fillets into the sauce and cover the skillet. Cook for 8-12 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
Finish and Serve
- Adjust seasoning, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the fish to keep it tender and moist. The anchovies will dissolve into the sauce and provide a savory depth without a strong "fishy" taste.