Cue Up The Episode!

Be sure to listen to Olia's episode, Mariupol: Summer Memories, Besieged Warfare, and the Future of Ukraine while you make her Fish in Tomato Sauce recipe!

Make The Recipe

Sauce

1. Begin by thinly slicing the onions.
2. In a deep skillet with 2 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, saute onions until a light golden color, this will take about 30 minutes over low medium heat.
3. Pour 1 ½ cups tomato juice into the pan and add 2 bay leaves, let it come to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat until the sauce thickens.
4. Season with ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
5. Take off the heat and let sit while preparing the fish.

Fish

1. Pat the salmon steaks dry with a paper towel. Season with salt on both sides.
2. In a new frying pan with 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, fry the salmon streaks for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat on each side until a light golden color forms on the outside, do not cook through all the way.

Assemble

1. Pour the onion tomato sauce over the salmon steaks, bring to a boil, and simmer for 25 to 40 minutes.
   1. This will depend on the thickness of the fish. You can use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of the fish. The fish is done when it reaches 145ºF / 63ºC.
2. Feel free to adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more tomato juice. Taste for seasoning, adjust with salt/pepper.
3. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Serve with a side of sourdough bread.