Salmon steaks in chraimeh sauce

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:37:30 GMT

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of the sunflower oil over high heat in a large frying pan for which you have a lid. Place the flour in a shallow bowl, season generously with salt and pepper, and toss the fish in it.

Step 2

Shake off the excess flour and sear the fish for a minute or two on each side, until golden. Remove the fish and wipe the pan clean.

Step 3

Place the garlic, spices, chile, and 2 tablespoons of the sunflower oil in a food processor and blitz to form a thick paste. You might need to add a little bit more oil to bring everything together.

Step 4

Pour the remaining oil into the frying pan, heat well, and add the spice paste. Stir and fry for just 30 seconds, so that the spices don't burn. Quickly but carefully (it may spit!) add the water and tomato paste to stop the spices from cooking. Bring to a simmer and add the sugar, lemon juice, ¾ teaspoon salt, and some pepper. Taste for seasoning.

Step 5

Put the fish in the sauce, bring to a gentle simmer, cover the pan and cook for 7 to 11 minutes, depending on the size of the fish, until it is just done. Remove the pan from the heat, take off the lid, and leave to cool down. Serve the fish just warm or at room temperature.

Step 6

Garnish each serving with the cilantro and a lemon wedge.

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