Psari Spetsiotiko – Fish, Spetsai Style

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A classic Greek baked fish dish featuring a rich, garlicky tomato sauce and a golden breadcrumb crust.
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Psari Spetsiotiko – Fish, Spetsai Style

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 317.8

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Psari Spetsiotiko is a beloved Greek specialty originating from the island of Spetsai, known for its robust garlic flavor and tender white fish. This dish features firm fish steaks, such as snapper or porgy, baked in a savory sauce made from ripe tomatoes, white wine, and plenty of fresh parsley. The key to this recipe is the generous amount of garlic and the final topping of bread crumbs, which creates a delightful golden crust during baking. It offers a perfect balance of acidity from the wine and tomatoes, richness from the olive oil, and the aromatic punch of herbs. Ideal for a special dinner or a festive gathering, this dish is both elegant and deeply comforting, showcasing the simplicity and quality of traditional Mediterranean cooking.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. Clean and dry the fish steaks thoroughly; if using whole fish, ensure they are scaled and gutted.
  3. Slice the garlic cloves thinly.
  4. Season the fish inside and out with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then rub with lemon juice.
  5. Arrange the fish in a single layer in a baking dish large enough to hold them without crowding.
  6. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  7. Add the sliced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  8. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, white wine, and granulated sugar.
  9. Simmer the sauce for 10 to 15 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  10. Season the sauce with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in half of the chopped fresh parsley.
  12. Spoon half of the hot tomato sauce evenly over the fish.
  13. Sprinkle the fish lightly with bread crumbs.
  14. Spoon the remaining sauce over the bread crumbs.
  15. Top with the remaining bread crumbs and the rest of the chopped parsley.
  16. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  17. Halfway through baking, baste the fish with the sauce in the pan and add a splash of water or tomato juice if the sauce looks too dry.
  18. Remove from oven when the top is golden brown and crisp.
  19. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.
  20. Pair with a dry white wine like Demesticha or Samos for an authentic experience.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 317.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.1g14%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 113.5mg38%
Sodium 124.8mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 52.2g105%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: greek, fish, spetsiotiko, spetsai, tomato, garlic, baked, white wine, parsley, snapper, porgy, breadcrumb, mediterranean, seafood, dinner, traditional, olive oil, lemon, herbs, garlicky
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