A Single Fish Cooked Fish-Soup Style

If you crave the flavor of fish soup but are cooking for fewer people, this method brings the lively taste of ‘zuppa di pesce’ to a single whole fish or steaks.

A Single Fish Cooked Fish-Soup Style

If you crave the flavor of fish soup but are cooking for fewer people, this method brings the lively taste of ‘zuppa di pesce’ to a single whole fish or steaks.

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Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• A 2 1/2 to 3-pound whole fish (bass, snapper, etc.) OR 1 1/2 to 2 pounds fish steaks
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3/4 cup canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, with their juice
• Salt
• Black pepper OR chopped hot red chili pepper

Method

 

Instructions

1. Sauté onion in oil until translucent. Add garlic, then parsley and wine.
2. Add tomatoes. Simmer uncovered 15-20 minutes.
3. Add fish. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat.
4. Cook whole fish 10 mins, turn, then 8 mins more. Steaks: 5 mins per side.
5. Transfer gently to platter, pour sauce over, and serve.

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