ITALIAN PUTTANESCA SAUCE WITH TILAPIA

Italian Puttanesca Sauce with Tilapia image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Fish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tsp olive oil
4 4-oz. tilapia fillets
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 c canned italian peeled tomatoes
1/4 c white wine
3 Tbsp capers
10 oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to suit your taste)
1/4 c fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add tilapia fillets and cook until lightly browned. Remove fish and set aside.
2. Add the remaining 1 tsp. oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened. Add the tomatoes, wine, capers, olives and crushed red pepper.
3. Bring mixture to a boil and stir in basil. Reduce heat and return the fish to the skillet. Simmer until fish is opaque in the center and cooked through.