5.0 from 87 votes
Fish Puttanesca
"Harlot's sauce," this is a classic Italian sauce made up of pantry staples, allegedly something a lady of the night would whip up after work, in the early morning before markets opened. Great on pasta, better with fish or chicken.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds halibut or other firm fish, cut into chunks
- salt
- 2 cups regular or chickpea flour, for dusting
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 shallot or small onion, minced
- 2 cups diced tomatoes, fresh or canned
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
- 12-20 olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped basil, parsley or tarragon
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Salt the fish well and dust with the flour.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When it's hot, brown the fish pieces in batches. Sear several sides of the chunks so they're nicely browned. Set the fish aside as it browns.
- When all the fish is done, add the shallot and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
- Return the fish to the pan and add all the remaining ingredients. Toss to combine, and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes. Serve with crusty bread, polenta or rice.
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Notes
- While I used California halibut here, any firm fish works. Alternatives could be walleye, catfish, perch, snapper, rockfish, seabass, striped bass, tuna, etc.
- This comes together quickly so have everything all set up before you begin.
- AP flour is perfectly fine here, although I do really like the chickpea flour. It add flavor and browns well.
- I like pitted black Kalamata olives for this recipe, but any olive you want will work.
- Get the small capers. They're better. Even better? Get them packed in salt.
Nutrition Information
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
590mg
(25%)
Potassium
986mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
455IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 590mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 986mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.