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How to Make Mediterranean-style Fish with Tapenade
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Mediterranean Pan-Fried White Fish with Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade

This delicious Pan-Fried White Fish dish is full of Mediterranean flavors and a perfect recipe for the summer.
Course Fish & Seafood Recipes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 398kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Tapenade

  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives pitted and chopped
  • ¼ cup green olives pitted and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 Tbsp capers drained
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Remaining Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 6-oz/170g firm white fish fillets (cod, halibut, haddock)
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste*
  • 3 oz 85g Feta cheese, chopped
  • 1 large lemon cut into thin wedges

Instructions

  • Prepare the tapenade by combining all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir to combine, then transfer half the mixture to a food processor and quickly pulse until finely chopped, but not smooth. Return to the bowl and stir to combine with the rest of the tapenade. Cover and set aside. (If preparing in advance, cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use).
  • Add the olive oil to a large non-stick skillet or frying pan set over medium heat. Season the fish fillets with salt and black pepper, to taste, and add to the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or just until golden brown, then turn and cook on the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Repeat on each edge for 1 minute or just until golden. Do not overcook.


    Cooked Fish Fillets
  • Add the tapenade and Feta cheese to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continually, just until heated through.
  • Remove from heat and transfer the fillets to individual serving plates.
  • Spoon some of the warm tapenade over each fillet and serve immediately with a couple lemon wedges and a crispy green salad or your choice of sides. Enjoy!

    How to Make Mediterranean-style Fish with Tapenade

Notes

*Use added salt very sparingly, if at all, for this recipe because the tapenade is naturally briny due to the anchovy paste, olives, and capers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 868mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g