Fish Puttanesca

Step 1

Heat oven to 400°F.In a large ovenproof skillet or braising pan, heat the butter or oil over medium heat, until bubbling

Step 2

Add the garlic and the anchovies, breaking them up with a wooden spoon, as they cook into the butter, about 1-2 minutes.Stir in the white wine and cook until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes

Step 3

Add the tomatoes (crushing them with your hands)

Step 4

Season with oregano and thyme.Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are broken down and sauce begins to thicken

Step 5

Add the olives, capers and stir to incorporate

Step 6

Season the fish with salt and nestle it in the sauce.Place the skillet or pan in the oven and cook until fish is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork

Step 7

The timing of this step will differ depending on the size and thickness of your fish (do not over cook your fish) about 6 to 12 minutes.Remove from oven, spoon some of the sauce over the fish

Step 8

Sprinkle with fresh basil and red pepper flakes

Step 9

Serve the fish along with the sauce

Step 10

We like to serve with rice pilaf, a salad or garlic bread.