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