Roasted Fish Bruschetta
Fresh and healthy Roasted Fish Bruschetta. An Italian favorite, perfect for summer.
Today I’m sharing Roasted Fish Bruschetta, a quick and delightful meal that is perfect for nearly any occasion. Serve it as the main dish at lunch or dinner.
Roasted Fish Bruschetta is also a lovely first-course at a dinner party, could be miniaturized for appetizers, or could even be served as brunch!
There are three things that really elevate this Roasted Fish Bruschetta Recipe and should not be overlooked.
First, choose a tender, flaky white fish with a buttery note. Orange Roughy or Seabass would be the perfect choice. Also look for Mon chong, Ono (wahoo), or Halibut.
Second, chopped anchovy (or anchovy paste) provides a pungent earthy depth to the tomato sauce that simply can’t be reached otherwise, even if the sauce were simmered all day under the watchful eye of an Italian Nana.
Don’t skip the anchovy. It make the dish!
Third, fresh basil. Enough said.
Stack the tender roasted fish on top of fresh toast bread. Then spoon the tomato sauce over the top, followed by fresh basil ribbons.
Roasted Fish Bruschetta is pure summertime magic, especially when the tomatoes come straight out of the garden.
Serve it with a glass of white wine and a big smile!
More Healthy Fish Recipes
Halibut Orzo with Mushroom Broth
Baked Halibut with Basil Butter
Roasted Fish Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 5-6 anchovy fillets, minced (or 2 teaspoons anchovy paste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 white fish fillets, or 1 large fillet cut into 4 pieces
- 4 slices country bread, 1-inch thick
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Set a sauce pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, onions, and anchovies. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add the garlic, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pat the fish dry with a paper towel. Then lightly oil, salt and pepper on both sides. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet for 6-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.
- Brush the bread with olive oil and toast in the oven for 3-5 minutes. *You could put them on a lower rack with the fish to save time!
- Stack the basil leaves. Roll them into a tight cylinder. Slice them thin into fine ribbons.
- To assemble the bruschetta, top each bread slice with a fish fillet. Then add tomato sauce and sprinkle fresh basil ribbons over the fish. Serve immediately.
I've never heard of fish bruschetta, but this looks delicious. And you know I love them quotes!
Inspired! So simple, but the flavors! Well done!
This looks so yummy, simple, and healthful. Thank you for sharing.
Looks very very delicious. I would not have thought of fish for a Bruschetta but it sounds simply wonderful.
This looks like such a simple, quick recipe, ill have to try it soon!
Oh Sommer, this looks fantastic. It brings summer right back into the house! But, c'mon…give us French our due; cutting basil into ribbons? Chiffonade. It's a gorgeous, wonderful word that means cutting leaves (basil, salad, etc.) into ribbons. :)
It looks delicious Sommer! So simple and yet elegant!
I'm a simple recipe girl! This looks fantastic!
Hey Claire~
I have made this with tilapia, but I find it's better with the richness of a white fish that has a natural buttery flavor. But really, you can't go wrong–pick what you like that's the freshest!
Oh yes! I knew you would make to top 9. That is a gorgeous yummy picture.
Congrats girl. Have a wonderful Friday.
Very lovely dish…perfect for an easy but delightful meal :)
This looks and sounds awesome. I know I just had breakfast, but I' getting hungry looking at it!
I love how simple and quickly this comes together. I bet it might also be good with salmon. I make a dish similar to this minus the toast.
Looks so lovely and tasty! Sure wouldn't mind having some for lunch.
Often the most simple recipes are the best. This looks great, thanks for sharing
cngrats on the top 9! i would eat this up in a minute. It's beautiful and i imagine it tastes amazing. i love sea bass, btw. sigh.
Ohhh, what a great easy meal. Nice and light – I love it! And your pictures are beautiful.
what beautiful images of such an incredible bruschetta! I would never have thought of fish on those lovely toasts! Now thats thinking outside the box!