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Corvina Recipe3

Fried Fish with Tomato Basil Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce Recipe

Corvina is an oily whitefish that’s often found on menus around California.
That's easy and simple recipe that you can cook at home.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fried Fish with Tomato Basil Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 456kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 6 sprigs thyme
  • 8 ounce cream cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 teaspoon 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.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 144g | Fat: 123g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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