Samak Tarator (Poached Fish With Pine Nut Sauce) Recipe

Name: Samak Tarator (Poached Fish With Pine Nut Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Fish:; 2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick); Sauce:; 1 cup water; 2 (1-ounce) slices white bread, crusts removed; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 3 tablespoons clam juice

Servings: persons

Fish:
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
Sauce:
1 cup water
2 (1-ounce) slices white bread, crusts removed
1/2 cup pine nuts
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tablespoons clam juice

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To prepare fish, bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large skillet. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and fish. Return to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove fish from pan. Cover and refrigerate fish until chilled.
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To prepare sauce, place 1 cup water in a shallow dish. Dip bread into water, and remove; squeeze bread to remove excess moisture. Combine bread, pine nuts, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and garlic in a food processor. With the processor on, slowly pour clam juice through food chute, and process until smooth. Serve over chilled fish.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Fish:, 2 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 6 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick), and more.

Yes, Samak Tarator (Poached Fish With Pine Nut Sauce) 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.

Samak Tarator (Poached Fish With Pine Nut Sauce)

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