Fish with Spicy Salsa

Name: Fish with Spicy Salsa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 ripe tomatoes (, deseeded and diced (Note 1)); 1/2 tsp fresh chili (, finely chopped (or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes)); 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; Black pepper; 1/4 cup , packed, basil leaves; 6 slices eggplant (, 1cm / 1/2" thick); 2 x 150g / 5oz fish fillets ((I used perch)); Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp plain flour; 1 tbsp oil; 4 slices sourdough bread (, toasted)

Super fast to prepare, this is a light, fresh, healthy dinner that's a satisfying meal for less than 500 calories. By setting the salsa aside, it sweats and the juices become the "sauce" for this recipe without the need to use tons of oil! I made this spicy - Salsa Picante (which means spicy) - b...

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 ripe tomatoes (, deseeded and diced (Note 1))
1/2 tsp fresh chili (, finely chopped (or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes))
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
Black pepper
1/4 cup , packed, basil leaves
6 slices eggplant (, 1cm / 1/2" thick)
2 x 150g / 5oz fish fillets ((I used perch))
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp oil
4 slices sourdough bread (, toasted)

Steps

Combine the Spicy Salsa ingredients except basil in a bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes to sweat so juices seep and the tomatoes soften.
Season eggplant and fish generously with salt and pepper. Then dust fish with flour, shaking off excess.
Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a non stick skillet over high heat. Add the eggplant and cook each side until charred and softened - about 2 minutes first side, 1 1/2 minutes second side. Remove onto a plate.
Heat remaining oil. Add fish and cook until light golden on both sides, pressing down with an egg flip to brown it evenly.
Tear basil leaves with your hands and toss through the salsa.
To serve, place 3 eggplants on each plate, top with a piece of fish and spoon over the salsa + juices. Serve with toasted sourdough on the side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories42221% DV

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

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.15

Per Serving $0.07/serving

🏠 Save ~$0.30 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
ripe tomatoes	2	$0.75/kg	$0.15
fresh chili	0.5 tsp	-	-
extra virgin olive oil	2 tsp	-	-
salt	0.25 tsp	-	-
Black pepper	-	-	-
	0.25 cup	-	-
eggplant	6 slices	-	-
x 150g / 5oz fish fillets	2	-	-
Salt and pepper	-	-	-
plain flour	1 tbsp	-	-
oil	1 tbsp	-	-
sourdough bread	4 slices	-	-