Grilled Fish with Spicy Tamarind Sauce (Poisson Grillé avec Sauce au Tamarin Pimentée)

This Poisson Grillé avec Sauce au Tamarin Pimentée (Grilled Fish with Spicy Tamarind Sauce) recipe is a popular dish in Benin cuisine, known for its bold flavors and vibrant spices.

Grilled Fish with Spicy Tamarind Sauce (Poisson Grillé avec Sauce au Tamarin Pimentée)

Ingredients

  • 4 fish fillets
  • 1/4 cup tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix tamarind paste, soy sauce, honey, chili flakes, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
  3. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper, then grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. Brush the tamarind sauce over the grilled fish during the last few minutes of cooking.
  5. Remove the fish from the grill and serve with the remaining tamarind sauce on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
30g
Fat
12g
Carbohydrates
8g

Supplies

Grill Brush Tongs

Tools

Small bowl Grater Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Poisson Grillé avec Sauce au Tamarin Pimentée with a side of steamed vegetables and rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add more chili flakes to the tamarind sauce according to your preference.

Cost

$15