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Poisson Yassa
Photo: Caroline Attwood

Poisson Yassa

7 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

561
Calories
30g
Protein
41g
Fat
22g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Salmon 100g cooked 208
Peanut 1 oz (28g) 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs firm fish filets
  • Onions sliced thin 4-6 each
  • Chili pepper minced 1-3 each
  • Lemons juice only 4-5 each
  • Dijon mustard (opt.) 2 T
  • Peanut or other oil 1/4 cup
  • Salt & pepper to season

Directions

1

Mix all the ingredients together in a stainless steel or glass dish. Let marinate at least 1-2 hours.

2

Remove the fish pieces, wipe dry, and grill, broil or sauté them till well browned. Set aside.

3

Heat 2-3 T oil in a large pot over medium heat. Remove the onions from the marinade and sauté for 8-10 minutes till well wilted and starting to brown.

4

ASimmer the marinade without the fish for 10-15 minutes, then add the marinated grilled fish and simmer for 10 minutes more.

5

Adjust seasoning and serve with rice, fufu or couscous.

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Category:Senegalese Recipes

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Category:Senegalese Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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