Fish Fillets in Tomato Cream Sauce
Elevate your dinner menu with these irresistibly tender Fish Fillets in Tomato Cream Sauce—a dish that combines succulent, pan-seared fish with a velvety, flavor-packed sauce. Perfectly seasoned cod, tilapia, or haddock fillets are lightly dredged in flour for a golden crust and then nestled into a luscious blend of caramelized onions, garlic, tomato paste, and rich heavy cream. Hints of paprika and a touch of sugar balance the tangy crushed tomatoes, while fresh parsley adds a burst of freshness to this comforting, restaurant-quality dish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a weeknight dinner or an elegant dinner party centerpiece. Pair it with crusty bread or steamed rice to soak up every last drop of the vibrant sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season both sides of the fish fillets with salt and black pepper.
Dredge the fish fillets lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Cook the fish fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add 2 tablespoons of butter.
Once the butter is melted, add the chopped onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to caramelize and deepen its flavor.
Add the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, sugar, and paprika to the skillet, stirring until the mixture is fully combined.
Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Gently return the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top of the fish. Cook for 2-3 minutes to warm the fish through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 725 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.6 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 827 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
