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Chraime Sauce with Fish
A simple way to elevate any type of fish is to cook it in this amazing North African chraime sauce. A tangy, warmly spiced tomato sauce that compliments and soft, flaky fish perfectly. It's a quick and easy dish to put together too, ready in only 20 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 231 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern , North African
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp tomato puree (concentrate)
- 3 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 tsp ground caraway
- 1 tsp hot chilli powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup tomato passata (blended tomatoes)
- 1 cup water
- 2 fish fillets (flaky, firm white fish)
- ½ lemon (juice of)
Garnishes (optional)
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1 tsp za'atar
- 1 tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 1 green chilli (finely sliced)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan over a moderate heat until just hot. Add the garlic and fry for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it as it'll turn bitter.
- Add the tomato puree and stir briefly before adding the paprika, cumin caraway, chilli powder and salt. Stir to combine then add a splash of water to ensure they don't burn.
- Add the tomato and water and stir to form a creamy sauce. Let this come to a simmer and cook gently for 5 minutes.
- Place the fish into the sauce and put on a lid. Let it poach for 10-12 minutes until it's cooked through. Remove from the heat and sprinkle over the lemon juice. Shake the pan a little to combine.
- To serve, make a small pool of sauce in a shallow bowl and place a fish fillet on top. Garnish with a little scattering of everything and serve hot. Alternatively, you can leave to come to room temperature (covered in the pan) and serve cold.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
1324mg
(55%)
Potassium
856mg
(24%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3085IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1324mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 856mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3085IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.