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Greek Honeyed Fish

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 pounds skinless firm fish
  • salt
  • Flour for dusting
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, or fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey, ideally Greek thyme honey
  • 1-2 shots of ouzo or other anise-flavored liqueur
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried
  • Lots of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 85mg (4%) Potassium 109mg (3%) 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

% 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.