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Herbed Fish with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Olives

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Perfectly crisp, flaky fish in a white bean, tomato, and olive sauce with all the basil and rosemary: this Herbed Fish with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Olives is hands-down amazing.

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I’m always looking for a good fish dinner. Salmon is definitely on my weeknight rotation, but, besides that, I eat a whole lot of chicken. As someone who doesn’t eat lots of red meat, and sometimes gets bored with vegetarian dishes, I’m always in need of a good white fish recipe. In the summer, it’s fairly easy. I usually whip up a simple grilled fish or fish taco with some type of summery side salad. In the winter, I find it a lot harder. Although this Herbed Fish with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Olives can be made all year around, it’s definitely a life savor in those winter months. 

the breakdown:

In addition to the beans, tomatoes, and olives, the ingredient that really shines here is the basil. I know it can be hard to find in the winter, but fresh basil is totally worth it! By combining that herbaceous basil with garlic, lemon, and rosemary, the beans, tomatoes, and olives take on so much flavor! Especially if you let them marinate for a while. 

Put it all together, and this is honestly such a simple dish. I love making weeknight recipes that don’t require a ton of other side dishes… it’s just a lot easier, ya know? With the beans, you basically have a side dish and sauce all in one! Or, you could easily add this to a dinner party spread with all the sides. Creamy Mashed Cauliflower, Slow Roasted Onions, or The Best Brussels Sprouts You Will Ever Eat would all be amazing additions!

However you choose to serve this Herbed Fish with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Olives, it will be delicious. You can even adjust many of the ingredients to your liking. I know a lot of people aren’t obsessed with olives, like I am. If that’s you, first try Castelvetrano Olives because they will change your mind (lol, so good). BUT, if you really don’t like them you could simply leave them out. Or, other good additions to this recipe would be capers (like in my Skillet Salmon Puttanesca), caramelized onions, feta cheese, or a leafy green (like swiss chard or dinosaur kale). I love helping you all adjust the recipes to your liking, so leave me a comment with any questions! But, really, this recipe has everything and more, and is packed with flavor. You have to give it a try! Enjoy!

Herbed Fish with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Olives

Recipe by Annie PatrickCourse: Dinner, Main CourseCuisine: Mediterranean
Servings

4

servings
Total time

35

minutes

Perfectly crisp, flaky fish in a white bean, tomato, and olive sauce with all the basil and rosemary: this Herbed Fish with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Olives is hands-down amazing. 

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided

  • 2 15 oz can white beans, rinsed and drained

  • 2 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes

  • 1 cup Castelvetrano Olives, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • ¾ cup fresh basil, chopped

  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, removed from stems and chopped

  • Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 lb white fish, cut into 4 fillets

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl combine 1 tbsp olive oil, beans, tomatoes, olives, garlic, lemon, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Set aside and allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to overnight in the fridge.
  • In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the fish and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Sear for 4-6 minutes on each side, then remove from the skillet.
  • Pour the bean marinade and white wine into the skillet, and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half.
  • Return the fish to the pan, making sure to tuck it into the sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Serve with fresh basil and enjoy!

Notes

  • Any white beans will work. I love Cannellini Beans or Great Northern White Beans.
  • The basil should really be fresh because there’s so much of it. But, if you prefer to use dried rosemary, just reduce the amount to 1 tsp. 
  • The alcohol will cook out in the wine, but, if you still don’t want to cook with it, chicken broth is always a good substitution.
  • Use your favorite white fish here. I love grouper, cod, halibut, and snapper for this recipe because they are super flaky! A sea bass could also be good, but may require a longer cooking time, so keep an eye on it. If you don’t like white fish, salmon or chicken would also be delicious, but, once again, these may require a longer cooking time.
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