Fresh basil fish pasta with white wine and kalamata olives

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Garlic cloves, sliced
• 500 g fish fillet, skinless and boneless, cut into cubes
• ¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
• 50 g butter
• ¼ cup semi-dry white wine
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 package long pasta, cooked and drained per package instructions
• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves

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Fresh basil fish pasta with white wine and kalamata olives

(Photo: Snir Gueta)

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic, fish cubes and olives. Sauté for a few minutes until garlic edges begin to brown.
2. Add butter. Once almost melted, pour in the wine and simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add cooked pasta to the sauce (add a bit of pasta water if it’s too dry). Toss and remove from heat.
4. Top with fresh basil leaves and serve.