Salmon alla Puttanesca – Rustic Italian Salmon
Salmon alla Puttanesca is a rustic Italian seafood dish featuring tender salmon simmered with a bold puttanesca sauce made with tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, and herbs. A flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dinner that is simple enough for weeknights yet elegant for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each, skin on or off
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 2 tbsp capers
- 4 anchovy fillets or 1 tsp anchovy paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved (optional for freshness)
- 1 cup white wine
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sear the SalmonPat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper.Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.Sear salmon skin-side down for 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Puttanesca SauceIn the same pan, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.Stir in red pepper flakes, anchovies, and oregano. Cook until anchovies melt into the oil. deglaze the pan with the wine , waiting until fully evaporated before proceeding.Add crushed tomatoes, olives, capers, and cherry tomatoes. Simmer 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Finish the DishNestle salmon fillets into the sauce and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer gently 2 minutes to warm through.Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges