Samke Harra (Lebanese Spicy Fish)

By Unicorns in the Kitchen · 45 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Pat the fish dry on both sides and put it in a baking dish.
3. Mix the salt, cayenne and Aleppo pepper in a small bowl, sprinkle over the fish, drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat evenly.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and is cooked through.
5. While the fish bakes, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat and sauté the onion until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in the cilantro.
7. Add the tahini, water and lemon juice and stir until smooth and creamy, adding more water as needed.
8. Season with salt and Aleppo pepper and simmer gently for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
9. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and toast the pine nuts until golden, about 5 minutes.
10. Place the baked fish on a serving dish, spoon the warm tahini sauce over it, scatter with pine nuts and cilantro, and serve right away with rice or pita.

Summarized from Unicorns in the Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.

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