PERSIAN TAMARIND FISH
In this complexly flavored and highly sophisticated dish from the cookbook author Louisa Shafia, tamarind, caramelized onion, ground almonds and barberries are made into a thick and tangy paste that gets spread over fish fillets before baking. Thinner fillets work better here than thick, center-cut pieces. You want more surface area on which to spread the herbal barberry mixture, which can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. If you can't find dried barberries, use dried cranberries instead.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the barberries in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let soak for 30 minutes.
- Rinse fish under cold water and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides, brush all over with oil, and place fillets on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 hours uncovered, or up to 24 hours covered with plastic wrap.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until they start to darken at the edges, 7 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook until dark brown and reduced to half the original volume, about 20 minutes.
- Add garlic, almonds, drained barberries and 2 tablespoons tamarind to pan. (If using cranberries instead of barberries, add an additional tablespoon of tamarind.) Cook over medium heat until fragrant, 5 minutes. Stir in herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Press barberry mixture on top of fillets. Drizzle with more oil and bake until fish is just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Top with any barberry mixture that fell off the fish, sprinkle with more fresh herbs, and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 584, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 604 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Simon Vaes
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The tamarind sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and the fish was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.
john mathenge
[email protected]I'm not a fan of tamarind, but this dish was still very good. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this dish to others who are looking for a different way to cook fish.
Najaxiina Mahamed
[email protected]This dish was very easy to make and it turned out great! The tamarind sauce was delicious and the fish was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this dish to others who are looking for an easy and delicious meal.
Kobusingye Rovina
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tamarind sauce and the fish was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this dish to others for a party or any other occasion.
Venky Prasanna
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The tamarind sauce was delicious, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I would recommend this dish to others who enjoy spicy food.
Ricky Lopez
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fish, but this dish was really good. The tamarind sauce was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Abu Hassan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The tamarind sauce was delicious, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Lakshman Jayakodi
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves fish. The tamarind sauce is amazing, and the fish is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Md Ashad
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The tamarind sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and the fish was cooked to perfection.
Naresh Sah
[email protected]This tamarind fish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredibly rich and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.