TAGIN SAMAK - EGYPTIAN FISH STEW

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Posted for Visit Egypt / NAME forum May 2012. For the fish, use any white sea fish that is not too flaky.

Provided by Mia in Germany

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 35m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb fish, filets
1 tablespoon raisins
2 medium onions
1 cup tomatoes, canned
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 dash sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon pine nuts
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon butter
oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Quickly fry fish filets in some oil, than let drain on paper towel.
  • Thinly slice onions.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a skillet, melt butter and fry raisins until soft.
  • Remove from skillet, add sliced onions and cook until lightly browned.
  • Add tomatoes, parsley and sugar, bring to a boil.
  • Add cumin (more if desired), lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Put fish into baking dish, cover with tomato sauce and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • In a dry skillet, toast the pine nuts.
  • Divide fish onto platters and garnish with toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.2, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 34.8, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 1.5

Bidar Alam
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This was my first time making fish stew and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great. The fish was tender and flaky and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Branella Cornelius
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


mst sakila
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I especially enjoyed the addition of the fresh herbs. They really added a nice flavor to the stew.


Hadia Shahid
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I'm not a fan of stews, but this one was really good. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Somila Animation
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This was a delicious and satisfying stew. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty. I would definitely make this again.


Puza Budhaprithee
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This stew was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the combination of spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Sobuj Sill
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this stew. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Salman Anwar798
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I especially enjoyed the addition of the lemon juice. It really brightened up the flavor of the stew.


Enemchukwu Emmanuel
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This stew was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Reys Mohamed
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Gregory Esposito
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This was my first time making fish stew and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great. The fish was tender and flaky and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Fundiswa Maku
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Farhan Ujan
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The fish was cooked well and the vegetables were tender. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.


Zareen Yaseen
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This was an easy and flavorful recipe to follow. I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Cheezy Crackers
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I'm not usually a fan of fish stews, but this one was surprisingly good. The fish was mild and flaky, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The broth was flavorful and had a nice depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sohel Md
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This stew was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the tangy tomato sauce and the warmth of the spices. Overall, it was a delicious and satisfyin