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Puttanesca Fish Tray Bake

Puttanesca fish with potatoes, tomatoes and herbs in a baking tray
Puttanesca fish tray bake with potatoes, tomatoes and fresh herbs.

Bake firm white fish with potatoes, tomatoes, olives, capers and anchovies for a one-tray dinner inspired by puttanesca.

By Cookin' KitchenUpdated

  • Total: 1 hour
  • Servings: 4 servings

Recipe

Puttanesca Fish Tray Bake

Bake firm white fish with potatoes, tomatoes, olives, capers and anchovies for a one-tray dinner inspired by puttanesca.

Cookin' · https://cookin.club/recipes/puttanesca-fish-tray-bake

Prep
15 minutes
Cook
45 minutes
Total
1 hour
Servings
4

Ingredients

4 servings

For 4 servings

Roasted potatoes

Puttanesca sauce

Fish

Finishing and serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rimmed baking tray or 23 x 33 cm pan
  • Paper towels

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 220°C/390°F (200°C fan-forced).

  2. Step 2: Toss the potatoes with the oil, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Spread them on a rimmed baking tray at least 2 cm high, or in a 23 x 33 cm pan. Roast for 20 minutes.

  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, mix all the sauce ingredients together in the potato bowl; there is no need to clean it first. Add the mixture to the tray and toss with the potatoes. Return the tray to the oven for 10 minutes.

    Puttanesca sauce being added to roasted potatoes on a baking tray

    Tip: The mixture may look dry before baking; it becomes saucy as it cooks.

  4. Step 4: Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with the salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5: Place the fish on top of the puttanesca sauce and drizzle all over with 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil. Bake for 15 minutes, or until just cooked through and the fish flakes easily.

  6. Step 6: Remove the tray from the oven. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and scatter the basil and reserved fennel fronds over the top. Serve with warm crusty bread.

Notes

If you only have fine table salt, use half the listed salt quantities. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; this dish is not suitable for freezing.

You can use any firm white fish fillets about 2.5–3 cm thick. If using frozen fish, thaw it and pat away excess water before cooking.

If you prefer not to use anchovies, substitute 1 teaspoon fish sauce or 1/4 teaspoon heaped extra cooking or kosher salt.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
433 kcal
Fat
15 g
Saturated fat
2 g
Carbohydrates
42 g
Sugar
9 g
Fiber
8 g
Protein
36 g
Sodium
1,426 mg
Cholesterol
71 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

This one-tray dinner pairs firm white fish and potatoes with a puttanesca-style mix of tomatoes, olives, capers and anchovies. Serve it with warm crusty bread for mopping up the sauce.

A serving of puttanesca fish with potatoes, tomatoes and olives
A bowl of fish and vegetables with a tomato, olive and herb sauce.

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