Cuban-Style Braised Fish

Serves 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 10 medium pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds halibut or sea bass fillets
  • 1 tablespoon raw slivered almonds

 Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and red pepper flakes and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and sauté another 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, olives, and sea salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a simmer.
  5. Cut the fish into 4 pieces and place it on top of the tomato mixture.
  6. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the fish is nearly opaque in the middle.
  7. Serve the fish with the sauce and a sprinkle of almonds.
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