QALIYEH-E KHORMA (SPICY SWEET-AND-SOUR SALMON WITH DATES)
Locals make this dish with grouper, but I've found it works very well using Atlantic salmon fillets.
Provided by Najmieh Batmanglij
Categories Dinner Seafood Fish Salmon Vinegar Date Garlic Cucumber Soy Free Peanut Free Dairy Free Tree Nut Free Herb Pescatarian
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Onion, Cucumber, and Coriander Pickles:
- In a medium-sized skillet over low heat, toast the coriander seeds, shaking the skillet constantly until the aroma rises. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the onion, salt, and coriander seeds, and toss. Add the cucumber and pour the vinegar over it. Toss well and set aside.
- Do Ahead: This pickle can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For the fish:
- In a small bowl, mix together all the dusting ingredients and set aside.
- Rinse the fish and pat dry. Place fillets on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Dust both sides of the fish fillets and arrange on the sheet pan. Cover and keep cool until ready to cook.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wide, non-stick skillet a over high heat until very hot, but not smoking. Sear the fish until brown on both sides (about 1 minute on each side). Remove the fish from heat and set aside.
- In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons oil, reduce heat to medium heat, add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the vinegar, molasses, cayenne, and fenugreek leaves, and give it a stir. Return the fish to the pan and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes over low heat until the fish is tender and the sauce has thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste. Add the dates, cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
- Serve over rice, with a bowl of fresh herbs and the onion and cucumber pickle.
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Abdullah Joiya
j51@yahoo.comI made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
ok vlogs
o-v@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover salmon.
Darren Wilde
wilde.d@yahoo.comI'm allergic to fish, so I made this dish with chicken instead. It was still very good!
Raquel Lynn
raquel_l@gmail.comI didn't have any dates, so I used raisins instead. It still turned out great!
Emma Chery
e_c60@hotmail.comThis dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less chili pepper next time.
Eman Alwardi
ae62@hotmail.comI wasn't sure how the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy would taste, but it was amazing! I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Earnest Saviye
saviye-earnest@gmail.comThis dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Sabbir Hasan
sabbirhasan@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
yahya bukhari
yahya73@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper!
Inayat Baloch
baloch-inayat78@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this dish.
Waqas Akshar
a.waqas@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish.
Ebrahim Ali
ebrahim-a62@yahoo.comI love the way the dates add a touch of sweetness to the dish.
Md Jubras
jubras_m@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
KAYLA AND LEVI
levik@gmail.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy.
Alema Alema
a-a@gmail.comThis dish was absolutely delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.