Delicious Fish Puttanesca Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 fillets of white fish (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sauce)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup pitted olives (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons capers (rinsed)
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Carefully place the fish fillets in the skillet.
3. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and opaque in the center. Remove and keep warm.
4. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and reduce the heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Pour in crushed tomatoes, then add olives, capers, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
6. Return fish to the skillet and spoon the sauce over top. Cover and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

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