Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 chili pepper, chopped (Anaheim or poblano preferred)
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup water, as needed
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1 avocado, chopped
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1 lb tilapia fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (or another white flaky fish such as haddock)
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2 tablespoons sliced pimento stuffed olives
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add fish, tomatoes and their juices, chile pepper, cilantro, olives, capers, oregano and salt; stir to combine. Add up to 1/2 cup water if the mixture seems dry. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with avocado if desired.