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Tamarind Salmon

Fish Stew with Tamarind Twist

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

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.