Cod Puttanesca is a delightfully flavorful dish combining flaky cod fillets with a rich sauce made from tomatoes, anchovies, olives, and fresh herbs. This one skillet meal boasts big flavors and is perfect when served over rice, pasta, or polenta.
1: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2: In a large oven-proof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3: Add the anchovies, onion, garlic, and red chili flakes; cook until the garlic is golden and the anchovies break down, about 3 minutes.
4: Add the red wine and reduce for 2 minutes.
5: Add the canned tomatoes and their juices along with the cherry tomatoes; bring to a boil.
6: Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
7: Stir in the olives, capers, and basil; simmer for 2 more minutes.
8: Season the fish with salt and pepper and arrange it on top of the sauce, drizzling each piece with a little olive oil.
9: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the fish is just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
10: Sprinkle with more chopped basil before serving.
