Italian Fried Fish Tomato & Olives Sauce Recpie

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives provide a different flavor profile while being cost-effective.

white fish fillets

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: pollock

Pollock is a more affordable alternative to white fish.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Crushed tomatoes are often less expensive and still provide a rich flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option for frying.

Heat corn oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Fry the cod fish fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side, turning only once until crispy.

Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside, leaving some oil in the pan.

Remove about half of the oil from the skillet, just enough to cover the bottom.

Add chopped onion and whole chilies to the hot oil in the skillet.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add bay leaves and canned tomatoes to the skillet, mixing in gently.

Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes.

Place the fried fish on top of the sauce in the skillet, reduce heat, and cover for 3-4 minutes to finish cooking.

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