Shad Stuffed with Dates Recipe

Name: Shad Stuffed with Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely chopped blanched almonds; ⅔ tablespoons cooked rice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus 1/4 teaspoon to garnish (optional); Pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ tablespoons butter; 8 ounces fresh dates (dried ones will do, but choose soft, juicy ones); A 3-pound boned shad; Oil; Salt; 1/2 onion, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
⅔ tablespoons cooked rice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus 1/4 teaspoon to garnish (optional)
Pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
½ tablespoons butter
8 ounces fresh dates (dried ones will do, but choose soft, juicy ones)
A 3-pound boned shad
Oil
Salt
1/2 onion, finely chopped

1
Mix together the chopped almonds, rice, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch each of pepper and ginger, and knead with a little butter to hold everything together.
2
Pit the dates and stuff them with the almond-rice mixture.
3
Rub the fish all over with oil, salt, pepper, and a little ground ginger.
4
Open up the 2 top fillets and arrange the stuffed dates down the center, then replace the top fillets.
5
Place the fish on a large, well-oiled sheet of foil and sprinkle with the finely chopped onion.
6
Wrap the fish up neatly and seal the edges of the foil firmly.
7
(The foil allows you to omit sewing up the fish.)
8
Lay the parcel on a large baking pan.
9
Bake in a preheated 350F oven, about 15 minutes per pound, or until the flesh begins to flake when you cut into the thickest part with a pointed knife.
10
Then unwrap the foil and place the fish under the broiler to become crisply golden.
11
Serve dusted with cinnamon if you like.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup finely chopped blanched almonds, ⅔ tablespoons cooked rice, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus 1/4 teaspoon to garnish (optional), and more.

Yes, Shad Stuffed with Dates falls under the General 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.

Shad Stuffed with Dates

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