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Yassa Fish

Fish Yassa aka Poisson Yassa – A Senegalese seasoned fish smothered in lemon, garlic and mustard sauce- grilled or fried.
Course Main
Cuisine African
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 -5
Calories 367kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

Fish Marinate

  • 2- 2 1/2 pounds white fish skin- on
  • 1-2 lemon
  • Salt and White Pepper to taste
  • 1 Large Onions Sliced
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon green seasoning or 2-3 Tablespoon Fresh herbs basil, parsley(optional)
  • ½ cup oil
  • 1 Tablespoons mustard
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 Habanera Pepper Scotch Bonnet
  • ½ tablespoon chicken bouillon Maggie powder

Instructions

  • Rinse, pat dry with a cloth or paper napkin and salt
  • Prepare the marinade of lemon juice, onions, pepper, minced garlic, green seasoning or herbs (parsley, basil minced) and Maggie.
  • Douse the fish with the marinate and refrigerate for an hour or preferably overnight.

Grilling method

  • When you are ready to grill, Wipe down the grill basket with oil towel and them immediately lay the fish down in the fish casket. Let them grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove and place on a plate

Frying method

  • In large skillet heat oil over medium heat, until hot, add the fish, cook each side- for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through and crispy on both sides. Remove fish and set aside. Drain oil and leave about 2-3 tablespoons of oil
  • Heat the a cast or oven safe pan and fry the onions with the bay leaves, mustard, and marinate juice left over from the fish for about 5 minutes.
  • Add about ½ a cup of water cover and simmer until the flavors come together 4-5 minutes. Adjust for seasonings, adding salt and pepper to taste. Discard the bay leaf.
  • Place the fish back in the cast iron on top of the onions sauce.
  • Simmer for another 5-8 minutes until flavors come together Arrange the fish on a plate, top with the lemon and mustard sauce over it. Garnish with the remaining lemon half and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 16.8mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.7mg