Acqua Pazza - Italian Poached Fish

Name: Acqua Pazza - Italian Poached Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 x 180g/6oz snapper fillets, or other white fish, (, skin on, bones and scales removed (Note 1)); 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 red onion (, sliced 1cm / 1/3" thick); 1/2 fennel (medium) (, sliced sliced 1cm / 1/3" thick); 1/2 large red chilli (cayenne pepper) (, seeds removed and finely chopped (Note 2)); 2 g arlic cloves (, finely minced); 15 red cherry tomatoes (, halved); 10 yellow cherry tomatoes (, halved (or more red)); 3/4 cup chardonnay (not too woody) (, or other dry white wine (Note 3)); 2 cups water; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tbsp basil (, finely sliced (keep stems), plus more for garnish); 1 tbsp parsley (, finely chopped (keep stems)); 1 crusty baguette (, cut 4 to 6 slices on a diagonal, 1cm / 1/3" thick); 1/4 tsp salt; 1 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 g arlic clove (, halved (for rubbing))

Recipe video above. This is a recipe that showcases Italian cooking at its best: a handful of simple ingredients to create something magical! Fish is half poached, half steamed in a tomato-white wine based sauce, then served over crispy garlic crostini.The literal translation of this dish is "f

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 x 180g/6oz snapper fillets, or other white fish, (, skin on, bones and scales removed (Note 1))
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 red onion (, sliced 1cm / 1/3" thick)
1/2 fennel (medium) (, sliced sliced 1cm / 1/3" thick)
1/2 large red chilli (cayenne pepper) (, seeds removed and finely chopped (Note 2))
2 g arlic cloves (, finely minced)
15 red cherry tomatoes (, halved)
10 yellow cherry tomatoes (, halved (or more red))
3/4 cup chardonnay (not too woody) (, or other dry white wine (Note 3))
2 cups water
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp basil (, finely sliced (keep stems), plus more for garnish)
1 tbsp parsley (, finely chopped (keep stems))
1 crusty baguette (, cut 4 to 6 slices on a diagonal, 1cm / 1/3" thick)
1/4 tsp salt
1 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 g arlic clove (, halved (for rubbing))

Steps

Sauté fennel and onion: Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add fennel and onion, cook 4 minutes until softened but not golden.
Garlic and chilli: Add garlic and chilli, cook for 1 minute until garlic is softened.
Tomatoes: Add cherry tomatoes, cook for 4 minutes.
Reduce wine: Turn stove up to high, add wine and simmer rapidly for 2 - 3 minutes until reduced by half.
Simmer sauce: Add water and salt, and the basil & parsley stems if you kept them. Bring to boil, then lower stove to medium and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes until sauce reduces by about 2/3 (it will thicken from tomatoes breaking down).
Cook fish: Sprinkle flesh side of fish with salt, then place on sauce skin side down (it will mostly sit above sauce). Cover with lid (or foil or tray) and cook for 6 minutes or until internal temperature registers 55°C/131°F (for medium, no rare/raw left with optimum juiciness).
Remove fish: Remove lid, transfer fish to plate.
Add herbs: Remove basil and parsley stems. Stir basil and parsley into sauce. Taste sauce, add more salt if required.
Place 2 crostini in a shallow bowl. Spoon over a bit of the chunky sauce, top with fish. Spoon remaining sauce around.
Garnish with extra basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (all types).
Brush olive oil on bread, sprinkle with a bit of salt. Flip and repeat. Bake 10 minutes, turning halfway, or until fully crispy.
Rub bread lightly on one side with cut face of garlic. Use warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

599 kkal

Protein 43g (41%)

Carbs 36g (34%)

Fat 26g (25%)

Macronutrients

Calories59930% DV

Protein43g86% DV

Carbs36g12% DV

Fat26g40% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 30.000

Per Serving Rp 15.000/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 60.000 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (11% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
x 180g/6oz snapper fillets	2	-	-
salt	0.25 tsp	-	-
extra virgin olive oil	2 tbsp	-	-
red onion	0.25	-	-
fennel	0.5	-	-
large red chilli	0.5	-	-
arlic cloves	2 g	-	-
red cherry tomatoes	15	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 18.000
yellow cherry tomatoes	10	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 12.000
chardonnay	0.75 cup	-	-
water	2 cups	-	-
salt	0.25 tsp	-	-
basil	1 tbsp	-	-
parsley	1 tbsp	-	-
crusty baguette	1	-	-
salt	0.25 tsp	-	-
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil	1	-	-
arlic clove	1 g	-	-