Fish Steaks with olives and capers Recipe

Name: Fish Steaks with olives and capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 white fish steaks, about 5 oz each (we like cod or halibut); ⅔ cup fish stock or ⅔ cup white wine (or a mixture of both for poaching); 1 bay leaf; 6 black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon fine fresh lemon rind; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 -2 clove garlic, smashed; 1 tablespoon anise-flavored liqueur (optional); 1 tablespoon drained capers; 12 -16 stone free black olives; salt and pepper; parsley, chopped.

Servings: persons

4 white fish steaks, about 5 oz each (we like cod or halibut)
⅔ cup fish stock or ⅔ cup white wine (or a mixture of both for poaching)
1 bay leaf
6 black peppercorns
1 teaspoon fine fresh lemon rind
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 -2 clove garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon anise-flavored liqueur (optional)
1 tablespoon drained capers
12 -16 stone free black olives
salt and pepper
parsley, chopped.

1
Tomato sauce: Place the diced tomatoes, garlic, liqueur, capers and olives in a saucepan.
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
The fish: Place the fish in a fry pan, pour over the stock and/or wine and add the bay leaf, peppercorns and lemon rind.
4
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
5
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fish into a heated dish.
6
Strain the stock into the tomato sauce and boil to reduce slightly.
7
Season the sauce, pour it over the fish and serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 white fish steaks, about 5 oz each (we like cod or halibut), ⅔ cup fish stock or ⅔ cup white wine (or a mixture of both for poaching), 1 bay leaf, 6 black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Fish Steaks with olives and capers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fish Steaks with olives and capers

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