Fish Sauteed With Spicy Tomatoes and Olives

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0

Fish Sauteed With Spicy Tomatoes and Olives for a Mediterranean inspired dinner tonight

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 cup olive oil
	2 2 lbs red snapper or 2 lbs orange roughy fillets
	1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
	1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
	4 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
	1 cup kalamata olives or 1 cup other brine-cured black olives , chopped
	6 garlic cloves , minced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

376

Sugar

Fat

24g

This recipe for Fish Sauteed With Spicy Tomatoes and Olives is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, which is well-known for its bold flavors and health benefits. This dish features fish fillets that are lightly seasoned and sauteed until golden brown. The fish is then topped with a mouth-watering tomato and olive mixture that is fragrant and full of flavor. This simple recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, but impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. Best of all, it's a nutritious meal that is hearty and filling, yet light enough for those who are watching their waistlines.

Instructions

1.	Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2.	Sprinkle the fillets of fish with salt and pepper and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the fish just starts to flake when poked with a fork. Transfer fish to a plate and keep warm.
3.	In the same skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
4.	Add cherry tomatoes and olives and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
5.	Spoon the tomato mixture over the fish fillets, then sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot or warm.

PROS

This meal is simple and quick to prepare.

Adding olives to this dish offers unique flavor and nutritional benefits.

Fish is an excellent source of protein and vitamins.

Tomatoes have been linked to cardiovascular health.

CONS

If purchasing fillets of fish, they can be quite expensive.

Fish and olives can both be high in sodium, so it would be best to limit consumption if you are mindful of sodium intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fish is a nutritious source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B6 and B12, and minerals such as selenium and potassium. Consuming seafood has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, lower blood pressure, and improve brain health. Olives contain healthy monounsaturated fats and are a good source of vitamin E, iron, and fiber. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants such as lycopene and vitamins A and C, which support eye, skin, and cardiovascular health.