Fresh snapper is paired with a delectable sweet-sour sauce and a lively parsley salad in this speedy supper inspired by the Saudi Arabian dish samak bil sabbar.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place tamarind in a medium bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 15 minutes; mash tamarind. Strain through a sieve, pressing on solids and scraping the bottom of the sieve to remove pulp. Discard the seeds and set strained liquid aside.
- Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in tomato, sugar, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and reserved tamarind liquid. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened. Add more water if sauce becomes too dry. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and season with salt and pepper; keep sauce warm.
- Season fish with salt and pepper. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear fish skin-side down, turning once, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Spoon sauce over fish and serve with parsley salad.
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Ethnic Wings
ethnic_w49@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The tamarind sauce is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on fish, chicken, and even tofu. It's always a hit.
Samm Ruhad
rs@aol.comThis was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the tamarind sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mbali Ndlamlenze
n-mbali@hotmail.co.ukI love this recipe! The tamarind sauce is so unique and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Imranbaloshi Imranbaloshi
imranbaloshiimranbaloshi97@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the tamarind sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.
Enjeel Ansari
ansari.e94@hotmail.frOverall, this was a good recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the tamarind sauce was flavorful. However, I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and herbs to taste.
Macaden Carter
c37@hotmail.co.ukThis was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less chili pepper.
Kuda Murove
murove.k96@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the fish turned out dry and the sauce was too sour. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Shehan Kaveesha
s@yahoo.comThis was my first time cooking with tamarind and I was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was tangy and sweet, and it paired perfectly with the fish. I'll definitely be experimenting with tamarind in other dishes.
Gracie V
g-v1@yahoo.com5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The tamarind sauce is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on fish, chicken, and even tofu. It's always a hit.
Kenzlee Segura
kenzleesegura99@hotmail.comThis was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tamarind sauce came together in minutes and the fish cooked perfectly. I served it with steamed vegetables and it was a healthy and satisfying meal.
Sophy Lebese
l.sophy43@hotmail.frI'm not usually a fan of tamarind, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so well-balanced and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kishan Dai
d85@yahoo.comLoved this recipe! The tamarind sauce was so unique and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with the whole family.
Maryjane Mera
maryjane@yahoo.comThis fish tamarind sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the tangy tamarind sauce complementing the flaky fish beautifully. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out incredibly well.