Greek Honeyed Fish
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4.8
22 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
21 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
142 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Honeyed Fish
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This recipe comes together pretty fast, so have everything ready before you begin. Use any firm fish you can cut into chunks. Or, do as the Greeks do and use shrimp. Try to get fresh oregano if you can find it, but good dried oregano will work, too.
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Ingredients
- 1 fish skinless firm, to 2 pounds
- salt
- flour for dusting
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey ideally Greek thyme honey
- 1-2 ouzo or other anise-flavored liqueur, shots of
- 2 tablespoons oregano or 2 teaspoons dried, chopped fresh
- black pepper lots of freshly ground
Instructions
- Cut the fish into chunks of between 1 1/2 inches and 2 inches across. If you are using shrimp, peel and devein them. Salt the fish well and set aside while you chop the garlic and oregano.
- Heat a large sauté pan over high heat for 1 minute. Add the olive oil. Dust the fish pieces in flour, shake off the excess and lay down in the pan. Turn the heat down to medium-high and brown the fish on 3 sides. Move the finished fish to a paper towel to drain.
- Add the garlic and let this fry for 30 seconds. Do not let it brown. Take the pan off the heat and add the ouzo. It will flare up. Shout, "Opa!" Put the pan back on the heat, turn it to high, and scrape off any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add the Worcestershire sauce and honey and swirl to combine. Let this boil down until its syrupy, then add the fish back along with the oregano. Toss to combine. Turn off the heat, grind fresh black pepper over everything and serve at once.
Notes
- If you can't find ouzo, another anise-flavored liqueur will work. Some other options are Pernod, anisette, raki, tsipouro, and pastis.
- Serve this with rice pilaf, a green salad and some crusty bread. As for a drink, choose a lager beer or a crisp white wine such as a Greek Assyrtiko or an Italian Pinot Grigio.
- This comes together very quickly, so have all your ingredients ready before you start.
- You need high heat here, and you'll get some smoke, so use your stovetop fan on high.
- Serve this with rice pilaf, a green salad and some crusty bread. As for a drink, choose a lager beer or a crisp white wine such as a Greek Assyrtiko or an Italian Pinot Grigio.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
85mg
(4%)
Potassium
109mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
43IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
22 reviews
Excellent
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