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Pilot Fish in Tomato Sauce

Serves N/A
Prep Time 20 mins
Cooking 35 mins
Level low

Ingredients

  • 4 Pilot fish
  • 400g Mayor Polpa (tomato pulp)
  • 300g Mayor Diced Onions
  • 50g Three Hills Kunserva (tomato paste)
  • 50g Mayor Capers
  • chopped Garlic Cloves
  • Lemon wedges
  • For dusting the fish Flour
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
Pilot fish, “FANFRI”, is a highly nutritious fish with darkish meat. Allow one fish per person – if the fish is too big you may half them between two.

In a large flat plate or container put some flour and coat the fish with the flour all over. In a large frying pan fry the fish, turning occasionally, until they turn golden all over. Remove the fish and place on a plate with kitchen paper so that it absorbs the oil. Add the Mayor Polpa.  Wipe the frying pan you used to cook the fish and add some more olive oil. Pan fry the garlic and onions until the garlic starts to brown and the onions turn translucent. Add the Three Hills Kunserva and mix together with the onion mixture. Add the tomatoes and mix well. Reduce the heat and continue cooking for around 30 minutes, occasionally stirring. Preheat the oven to 180° C/Gas mark 4. Add the capers to the sauce and stir in. Season to taste. Place the fish in an oven proof dish and cover with the tomato sauce. Place in the oven and cook for around 40 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and vegetables of your choice.

Recipe by Anton B Dougall

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