Broiled Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce
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4.9
Broiled Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce
Description
This recipe starts by brushing fish fillets with olive oil and seasoning them before broiling until just cooked through. Meanwhile, a sauce is prepared by gently sautéing garlic and shallots to soften their aroma, then adding diced tomatoes that break down slightly during cooking. White wine is added to the pan and reduced to concentrate its fruity acidity. Capers are stirred in at the end to infuse briny notes that complement the fish well.
The broiling cooks fish quickly and evenly, resulting in a flaky texture with minimal browning, while the tomato caper sauce provides a fresh, slightly tangy contrast with its mix of sweetness, acidity, and salt. This combination balances mild fish flavor without overpowering it.
Serve the fish immediately topped with the tomato caper sauce. It works well with simple side dishes such as steamed vegetables or rice to keep the meal light and focused on the fish and sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 4 fish fillets (such as tilapia, flounder, grouper, etc 6 oz each)
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- 2 shallot minced
- 2 tomato chopped
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1/4 cup white wine (I use Pinot Grigio)
- kosher salt fresh
- black pepper fresh
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to low with the rack positioned 6 inches from the flame.
- Place fish on a sheet pan and brush with 1 tbsp olive and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- In a medium skillet, heat the remaining olive oil. Add garlic and shallots and sauté on medium-low about 4-5 minutes. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add wine and sauté until wine reduces, about 5 minutes. Add capers and sauté an additional minute.
- Meanwhile, broil until fish is cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness.
- Place fish on a platter and top with tomato caper sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece fish with sauce | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 37.5g | 75% |
| Fat | 10.5g | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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