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Puttanesca Fish Tray Bake Recipe

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Puttanesca Fish Tray Bake is a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender fish fillets baked in a robust sauce of tomatoes, olives, and capers. This easy-to-make, flavorful tray bake combines the briny punch of capers and olives with the sweetness of tomatoes, delivering a healthy, satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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Fish and Sauce

  • 4 fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or sea bass), about 6 oz each
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes or coarsely chopped plum tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure an even cooking temperature for the tray bake.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, capers, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the puttanesca sauce.
  3. Arrange the Fish: Place the fish fillets in a single layer on a baking tray or ovenproof dish. Spoon the prepared puttanesca sauce evenly over and around the fish to ensure it absorbs the flavors while baking.
  4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread or a side salad.

Notes

  • Choose firm, white fish fillets for best texture and ease of baking.
  • Adjust chili flakes according to your heat preference or omit for a milder dish.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread, rice, or roasted vegetables.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.

Keywords: Puttanesca fish, tray bake, baked fish, Mediterranean fish recipe, olives, capers, healthy fish dish

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