Fish with Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Fish with Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium bell peppers, both red and yellow; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 2 medium stalks celery, roughly chopped (about 1 cup); 1/4 teaspoon peperoncino flakes, or to taste; 6 sprigs fresh marjoram; 8 fresh sage leaves; Finely grated zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon); 2 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes, preferably San Marzano, crushed by hand; About 2 pounds firm white fish fillets with skin, such as grouper or halibut; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; A medium skillet, 9-or 10-inch diameter, with a cover; a high-sided saute pan or braising pan, about 12-inch diameter, with a cover; a food mill or potato masher; a heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet …

Servings: persons

3 medium bell peppers, both red and yellow
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon peperoncino flakes, or to taste
6 sprigs fresh marjoram
8 fresh sage leaves
Finely grated zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon)
2 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes, preferably San Marzano, crushed by hand
About 2 pounds firm white fish fillets with skin, such as grouper or halibut
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
A medium skillet, 9-or 10-inch diameter, with a cover; a high-sided saute pan or braising pan, about 12-inch diameter, with a cover; a food mill or potato masher; a heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet or saute pan, 12-inch diameter or larger

1
To roast the peppers: Heat the oven to 350.
2
Rub the peppers all over with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3
Roast for 30 minutes or so, turning occasionally, until the skins are wrinkled and slightly charred.
4
Let the peppers cool completely, then peel off the loosened, charred skin.
5
Slice the peppers lengthwise, discard the stem, and scrape out the seeds.
6
Cut the halves crosswise in 1/2-inch strips, and let them drain and dry in a sieve.
7
Pour 1/3 cup olive oil into the skillet, and set it over medium heat.
8
Stir in the onion and celery, season with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the peperoncino, and cook them for a few minutes to soften.
9
Stir in the marjoram, sage, and orange zest, and heat until everything is sizzling, then pour in the tomatoes along with a cup of water used to rinse the tomato can and bowl.
10
Partially cover the pan, heat to a boil, and adjust the heat to keep the sauce perking steadily.
11
Cook about 20 minutes, until the onion and celery are tender, then remove the pan from the heat.
12
Pour the sauce into a food mill set over a clean saucepan and pass it through (or mash the sauce with a potato masher and press it through a wire strainer).
13
Rinse the skillet with a cup of water, and stir into the strained sauce.
14
You should have about 2 1/2 cups sauce in all.
15
Stir in the pepper strips, and keep the sauce over low heat while you flour and fry the fish.
16
Season the fillets with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and lightly dredge them in the flour, coating both sides and shaking off the excess.
17
Pour the remaining olive oil into the nonstick skillet, and set over high heat.
18
Lay the fillets in the pan, flesh side down, and let them cook, without moving, until the first side is nicely browned, about 3 minutes.
19
Carefully turn the fish, and cook until the skin side is crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more.
20
Turn off the heat, spoon any excess oil out of the pan, and pour in the pepper sauce so it surrounds the fillets.
21
Bring to a bubbling simmer, and cook the fish in the sauce just until cooked through, 5 minutes or so, depending on thickness.
22
Remove the pan from the heat, and lift the fillets with a spatula onto a large warm platter.
23
Spoon the sauce over the fish, sprinkle the parsley on top, and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium bell peppers, both red and yellow, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup), and more.

Yes, Fish with Pepper Sauce 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.

Fish with Pepper Sauce

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