Tomato Olive Braised Fish

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup olives (black or green), sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1:
Season fish fillets with salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 2:
Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft.

Step 3:
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4:
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, olives, oregano, basil, chili flakes, and capers. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.

Step 5:
Nestle fish fillets into the sauce. Cover and gently simmer for 8–12 minutes until fish is tender and cooked through.

Step 6:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

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