Fish with Salsa and Olives
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Fish with Salsa and Olives. Tender white fish fillets, perfectly seasoned and pan-seared to flaky perfection, serve as the ideal base for a zesty homemade salsa. Bursting with fresh ingredients like juicy tomatoes, tangy green olives, red onion, and a hint of garlic, this salsa is lightly warmed in a skillet to enhance its bold flavors. A dash of ground cumin and optional chili flakes add subtle warmth and depth, while a splash of lime juice and fresh cilantro lend a bright, citrusy finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired dish pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad, making it a nutritious and quick dinner option for busy nights. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe combines the richness of olive oil with the freshness of garden vegetables for a dish that's as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 0.5 cups red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cups green olives, sliced
- 0.25 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, green olives, chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili flakes (if using). Mix well to create the salsa.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Add the salsa mixture to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until everything is warmed through and slightly softened.
Plate the cooked fish fillets and generously spoon the warm salsa over the top.
Serve immediately with your choice of side, such as rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1037 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*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.
