Keyword: Fried Fish with Tomato Basil Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 456kcal
Equipment
1 Large skillet
Ingredients
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1oniondiced
1clove garlic minced
6sprigs thyme
8ouncecream cheese
salt and pepper to taste
5teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 5 teaspoons olive oil. Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the tomato paste and sauté for 2 more minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Add the chopped thyme leaves and mix well. Simmer the mixture for 4 minutes more.
Add the sour cream, heavy whipping cream, and half-and-half to the pan. Mix well and simmer for 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a small nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the fish pieces for about 3 minutes per side, or until they have reached desired doneness. Drain on paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
To plate, place a couple of slices of fish on top of one another and spoon the tomato basil cream cheese sauce along the center. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.
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Notes
For a healthier version, replace the cream cheese with Greek yogurt mixed with mayonnaise. You could also use plain greek yogurt instead of the sour cream and heavy whipping cream, but the fat content of heavy whipping cream makes this dish rich and creamy.