Name: Fish Stew with Tamarind Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 3 onions (chopped); 8 garlic cloves (pressed or finely minced); ¼ cup olive oil; 1½ pounds skinless and boneless salmon (cut into 1″x1″ cubes); 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 cups water; 1 6-ounce can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon hot paprika (optional); 4 tablespoons tamarind paste or 4 tablespoons of lime juice; 2 cups chopped cilantro (2 bunches, stems discarded)

Fish Stew with Tamarind Twist

Otherwise named Choresh Galieh Mahi this Persian recipe is a favorite easy fish with tons of authentic flavor. Serve with Adas Polo, Rice with Brown Lentils and Caramelized Onions.

Fish Stew with Tamarind Twist

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

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Ingredients

3 onions chopped
8 garlic cloves pressed or finely minced
¼ cup olive oil
1½ pounds skinless and boneless salmon cut into 1″x1″ cubes
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups water
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 teaspoon hot paprika optional
4 tablespoons tamarind paste or 4 tablespoons of lime juice
2 cups chopped cilantro 2 bunches, stems discarded

Instructions

In a 6-quart saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until onion begins to be translucent (about 1 minute.) Place fish cubes on onions and cover the pot. Steam fish for 8 minutes over medium/low heat, without stirring. Add salt, pepper, and hot paprika, if using. Stir well.
Add water and tomato paste; stir until paste dissolves.
Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add tamarind paste or lime juice and cilantro; stir and simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve hot in a casserole dish.