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white fish fillets

🥗Healthier: salmon

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is often less expensive while still providing a mild flavor.

canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: fresh tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be used when in season for a brighter flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly for cooking.

fresh basil

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil is a cost-effective alternative with a longer shelf life.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add canned tomatoes, including juice, and bring to a simmer.

Season with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar; stir to combine.

Add fish fillets to the skillet, nestling them in the sauce.

Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Stir in capers and lemon juice; cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh basil and parsley before serving.

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