Fresh Fish of the Day in Puttanesca Sauce
Simmering fresh, flaky white fish in a robust tomato sauce spiked with anchovies, capers, olives, and artichoke hearts yields a classic Italian dish packed with savory depth. Cooking the fish covered in the simmering sauce locks in moisture, ensuring every bite is tender, juicy, and infused with flavor. It is a wonderful, rustic way to showcase the freshest catch from your local market with pantry staples.
Serves: 4 | Total Time: 30 to 45 minute cuisine
Ingredients
For Cooking the Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, peeled and finely diced (you can use a couple of pulses in the food processor for this step)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
For the Tomato Base
- 2 tablespoons red wine
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
Pantry Mix-ins
- 4 flat fillets of anchovies, packed in oil, drained
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, about 4 to 5 medium size, chopped
For the sauce seasonings
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
For the fish
Instructions
Make the puttanesca
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet (with a lid) over medium-high heat.
- Cook the onion in the oil until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, tomato paste and red wine.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes.
- Stir in the anchovies, capers, olives and artichoke hearts.
- Season with oregano, salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
Simmer the fish
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The rich, savory scent of garlic, tomatoes, and briny olives simmering on the stove brings a cozy, Italian trattoria atmosphere right into your home. Placed family-style in the center of the table, this dish is a warm, rustic invite to share a hearty and comforting seafood dinner. It encourages guests to help themselves, breaking bread and sharing stories in a relaxed, friendly setting.
The Art of the Host
- a sleek, solid brass Japanese double jigger with inner measurement lines
- a pre-seasoned double-burner cast-iron grill pan with high ridges
- a well-seasoned 12-inch cast-iron skillet with dual pour spouts
- a set of minimalist, mouth-blown crystal coupe glasses with slender stems
- a professional Hawthorne strainer with a tight-coil spring
Neighborly Grace
- THE PRESENTATION: Serve the fish right from the deep skillet, garnished with fresh basil leaves and lemon wedges, with plenty of crusty bread on the side to scoop up the rich sauce.
- THE POUR: A dry, light-bodied Italian red like Chianti, or a mineral-driven dry Rosé that stands up to the bold, briny flavors.
- THE VIBE: Evening Dining Room: Warm lighting and a playlist of vintage Italian music set a nostalgic, lively mood that makes dinner feel like a gathering of old friends.