Tagin Samak - Egyptian Fish Stew Recipe

Name: Tagin Samak - Egyptian Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fish, filets; 1 tablespoon raisins; 2 medium onions; 1 cup tomatoes, canned; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 1 dash sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground; 1 teaspoon pine nuts; pepper, to taste; salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon butter; oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 lb fish, filets
1 tablespoon raisins
2 medium onions
1 cup tomatoes, canned
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 dash sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon pine nuts
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon butter
oil, for frying

1
Quickly fry fish filets in some oil, than let drain on paper towel.
2
Thinly slice onions.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4
In a skillet, melt butter and fry raisins until soft.
5
Remove from skillet, add sliced onions and cook until lightly browned.
6
Add tomatoes, parsley and sugar, bring to a boil.
7
Add cumin (more if desired), lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Put fish into baking dish, cover with tomato sauce and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
9
In a dry skillet, toast the pine nuts.
10
Divide fish onto platters and garnish with toasted pine nuts.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fish, filets, 1 tablespoon raisins, 2 medium onions, 1 cup tomatoes, canned, and more.

Yes, Tagin Samak - Egyptian Fish Stew 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.

Tagin Samak - Egyptian Fish Stew

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