Fish with Tomatoes, White Wine and Capers
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4.9
Fish with Tomatoes, White Wine and Capers
Description
Fish with Tomatoes, White Wine and Capers is prepared by sautéing garlic in butter to develop flavor, then simmering white wine and lemon juice to add acidity and brightness. Marinara sauce is added to form a rich, tomatoey base. Fish fillets such as fluke, flounder, or halibut are placed atop this sauce and seasoned with salt, pepper, and capers. Cooking covered briefly steams the fish, while finishing uncovered allows for slight browning. The end result is moist, flaky fish infused with a light tangy-sweet caper tomato sauce.
This dish can be served alongside simple steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to make a balanced, elegant meal. The sauce complements the subtle flavors of mild white fish and adds moisture without overpowering.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp butter or 1 1/2 tsp unsalted butter, whipped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/4 cup white wine (whatever you drink)
- 1/2 lemon (juice of)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (homemade or store bought)
- 2 fish filet 6 oz each, skin removed; examples: Fluke, Flounder, Halibut etc
- 2 tsp capers
- pinch kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, fresh
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, about 1 min. Add wine and lemon juice and simmer to reduce slightly 30 to 60 seconds. Add marinara sauce, stir and place fish fillets on top. Season with salt, pepper and capers. Cover and cook 4 minutes over medium-low. Turn and cook uncovered an additional minute, or until the fish is cooked through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fillet with sauce | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 42.5g | 85% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 122.5mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.