Tilapia in Tamarind Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This simple dish stands out from the ordinary because of the subtle tartness of the tamarind and the heat of the pepper. Ingredients:
1 pound tilapia fillets |
1 teaspoon tamarind paste |
1/4 cup hot water |
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated |
2 cloves garlic, pressed |
salt to taste |
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander |
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste |
Directions:
1. Rinse tilapia fillets and dry with paper towels. Dissolve tamarind paste in hot water in a bowl; stir ginger, garlic, salt, black pepper, coriander, turmeric, and cumin into tamarind mixture to make a paste. Rub paste over fish and let stand 15 minutes to absorb flavors (or longer in refrigerator if desired).
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook fish with tamarind paste in the hot oil until the flesh is opaque and flaky, about 4 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second side. Drizzle with lemon juice.
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