Poisson Yassa (Fish Yassa) Recipe

Name: Poisson Yassa (Fish Yassa)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut oil (or any cooking oil); 4 onions, cut up; 8 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 bay leaf; 4 minced garlic cloves; 8 tablespoons vinegar (cider vinegar is good) (optional); 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional); 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce (optional); chili pepper, cleaned and finely chopped to taste (optional); cayenne pepper or red pepper, black pepper, salt to taste; 1 large whole fish (or several small fish whole, filleted, or cut into serving-sized pieces)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup peanut oil (or any cooking oil)
4 onions, cut up
8 tablespoons lemon juice
1 bay leaf
4 minced garlic cloves
8 tablespoons vinegar (cider vinegar is good) (optional)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce (optional)
chili pepper, cleaned and finely chopped to taste (optional)
cayenne pepper or red pepper, black pepper, salt to taste
1 large whole fish (or several small fish whole, filleted, or cut into serving-sized pieces)

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If using whole fish:
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Cut several slits in the side of the fish to allow it to better marinate.
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In a glass bowl or baking pan mix all ingredients (except the fish) to make a marinade.
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Place the fish in the marinade, covering both sides, and allow it to marinate an hour.
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Remove fish from the marinade, but save the marinade.
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Cook according to one of the following methods.
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Cooking method 1: Cook fish over an outdoor grill (or broil fish in a hot oven) until done. If grilling: a hinged wire basket made for holding fish on the grill is very useful.
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Cooking method 2: In a frypan, fry the fish on each side in hot oil until done.
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While fish is cooking: Pour the marinade into a saucepan and bring to a slow boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the marinade thickens into a sauce.
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Place the fish over cooked rice on a serving dish and cover with sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup peanut oil (or any cooking oil), 4 onions, cut up, 8 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Poisson Yassa (Fish Yassa) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Poisson Yassa (Fish Yassa)

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