Description
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring tender white fish fillets poached in a rich tomato sauce, infused with chili oil and fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is perfect for a light yet satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
White Fish Fillets:
- 4 white fish fillets such as cod, halibut, or snapper (about 6 ounces each)
Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup fish or vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili oil (plus more for serving)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomato Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cook until softened. Stir in garlic, paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Add crushed tomatoes and broth, season, and simmer.
- Poach the Fish: Nestle fish fillets into the sauce, cover, and cook until opaque and flakes easily.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with chili oil, sprinkle with cilantro and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust chili oil to your taste.
- Pair with bread, rice, or couscous.
- Salmon or trout can be used instead of white fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Poaching
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
