Amazingly Delicious Fish in Homemade Tomato Sauce | Trinidad | Caribbean Cooking

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Dried basil is a pantry staple, while spinach can add a fresh touch.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes offer a vibrant flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

Start by chopping the tomatoes into small, even pieces.

Melt some butter in a pan over low to medium heat.

Add the chopped onions and garlic to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cover to let them cook down until soft.

Mash the tomatoes with a spoon to create a sauce consistency.

Add some water to the tomato mixture and stir.

Season the mixture with complete seasoning and paprika, tasting and adjusting as needed.

Cover and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes.

Add the fish pieces to the sauce and let them cook through, flipping if desired.

Increase the heat to thicken the sauce and add chopped shadow benny or parsley before serving.

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