Receta Fish with caramelized onions and dates
Fish with caramelized onions and dates
There was a time when finding a fish “with a head” in a supermarket in the US (say, in California where I used to live or in Texas) was not an easy task. Times have changed and now fish with their heads still on or even fish live in giant aquariums are available in supermarkets or fish markets. I used a type of fish found in the Mediterranean for this recipe, but any fish would do, such as a grouper or snapper. This is a very easy dish and is inspired by the Arabian Gulf cuisine. To save time, I used date paste which is available in all Middle-Eastern groceries.
INGREDIENTS: 4 servings
- 1 3-pound snapper or grouper or other white-fleshed fish
- 1 pound onions, sliced into rings
- 1/2 cup oil or clarified butter or ghee
- 1/2 pound date paste (to make it, see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- salt, pepper, to taste
- 1 cup almonds, toasted in a 300F oven till golden (optional)
Clean the fish and dry with kitchen towels; sprinkle with spices on both sides and in the cavity. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and fry the onion slices for 45 minutes until brown.
2. Stuff the fish cavity with about half the date paste; add a layer of sliced onions; rub the remaining date paste on the outside of the fish and garnish with toasted almonds. Bake the fish in a 350F oven till cooked, about 30 minutes. Serve. NOTE: To make date paste, pit the dates and place in a saucepan; add 3/4 cup of water (or orange juice) and bring to a simmer; stir from time to time and let the mixture get thicker and softer. Transfer to a processor and purée (or use an immersion blender).
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