Samak Harra Seafood Specialty
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Seafood Dishes

Samak Harra Seafood Specialty

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Sustainably sourced fresh fish fillet pan-seared with a crisp skin, served with garlic herb butter, seasonal vegetables, and lemon.

Ingredients

  • • 1 whole red snapper, about 1kg
  • • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • • 2 bunches coriander, finely chopped
  • • 2 red chilies, finely sliced
  • • 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • • 2 lemons, juiced
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Slash the fish three times on each side and rub with half the salt.

2
Phase 2

Roast at 200C for 25 to 30 minutes until the flesh flakes easily.

3
Phase 3

Warm the oil in a pan, sizzle the garlic and chilies for 2 minutes, then add the walnuts and cook 2 minutes more.

4
Phase 4

Off the heat, stir in the coriander, lemon juice, and remaining salt, then pour the sauce over the hot fish.

5
Phase 5

Eat warm or at room temperature with plenty of bread.