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Fish in Acqua Pazza

White fish poached in a light tomato-and-herb broth. Naturally low-carb, elegant, and quick.

25min
272kcal
26.4gprotein
Fish in Acqua Pazza — Italian recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 600 g White fish fillet
  • 250 g Cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 4 tbsp Parsley
  • 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 100 ml White wine (optional)
  • ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

  1. Warm the oil with the sliced garlic and pepper flakes until fragrant.
  2. Add the halved tomatoes and salt and cook until they slump, 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the wine and a splash of water and bring to a simmer.
  4. Slide in the fish, cover, and poach gently until it flakes, 8 minutes.
  5. Scatter with parsley and serve in shallow bowls with the broth.

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About Fish in Acqua Pazza

Fish in Acqua Pazza is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes and serves 4.

Fish in Acqua Pazza: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fish in Acqua Pazza?

A serving has about 272 calories — 26.4g protein, 5g carbs, 14.2g fat, 1.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 26.4g of protein, roughly 39% of its calories.

Is Fish in Acqua Pazza gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Fish in Acqua Pazza has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Fish in Acqua Pazza take to make?

About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 11 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Fish in Acqua Pazza?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out white wine, red pepper flakes — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Fish in Acqua Pazza make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.