Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

onion

sliced

1 clove

garlic

minced

3 tbsp

olive oil

3 unit

green peppers

seeded and sliced

7 unit

tomatoes

peeled, chopped, seeded

1 pinch

salt

coarse

1 pinch

pepper

freshly-ground

1 tbsp

fresh oregano

1 dash

cayenne

4 unit

fish steaks

Step 1
~4 min

Slice the onion.

Step 2
~4 min

Mince the garlic (remove green part).

Step 3
~4 min

Heat olive oil in a large skillet.

Step 4
~4 min

Soften the onion and garlic in the olive oil.

Step 5
~4 min

Seed and slice the green peppers.

Step 6
~4 min

Add the peppers to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 7
~4 min

Drop the tomatoes into boiling water briefly to loosen skins.

Step 8
~4 min

Drain the tomatoes.

Step 9
~4 min

Remove the skins from the tomatoes.

Step 10
~4 min

Chop and seed the tomatoes.

Step 11
~4 min

Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet with the peppers and onions.

Step 12
~4 min

Add salt, pepper, marjoram (or oregano), and cayenne to taste.

Step 13
~4 min

Simmer gently for 25 minutes, or until the sauce is fairly thick.

Step 14
~4 min

Serve the sauce on the side with fish steaks.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a smoother sauce, blend with an immersion blender.

Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice or couscous.

Garnish with fresh parsley.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled vegetables
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Weeknight

Popularity Score

65/100

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