Whole30 Fish in Red Sauce
Dive into bold, wholesome flavors with this Whole30 Fish in Red Sauce recipe, a nutrient-packed dish perfect for clean eating and paleo enthusiasts. Tender white fish fillets are gently simmered in a vibrant, smoky tomato-based sauce featuring aromatic garlic, sweet red bell pepper, and savory spices like smoked paprika and oregano. Enhanced with a splash of coconut aminos for a subtle umami kick, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe highlights simplicity and fresh ingredients. Ready in under an hour, it's an ideal Whole30 dinner option that pairs beautifully with steamed veggies or a crisp green salad. Healthy, hearty, and irresistibly flavorful—this one-pot meal is sure to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 4 pieces firm white fish fillets
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables: dice the white onion, mince the garlic, and slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bell pepper softens.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, smoked paprika, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
Add the coconut aminos to the sauce and mix well to combine.
Rinse and pat dry the white fish fillets with paper towels. Carefully place them into the simmering sauce.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the fish to cook for approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the fish in red sauce hot, either on its own or with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete Whole30 meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 588 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 759 mg | 16% | |
*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.
