🇸🇳 Senegal recipe

Yassa Poisson

Yassa Poisson is the seafood sibling of the legendary Yassa Poulet, featuring firm grilled fish smothered in the same irresistible caramelized onion and lemon sauce that defines the Casamance culinary tradition. The fish is first grilled over charcoal for smoky depth, then braised in a mountain of slowly caramelized onions, sharp mustard, and bright lemon juice. The result is a dish of extraordinary balance where tangy, sweet, savory, and smoky flavors harmonize beautifully.

Prep1 hr 30 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves4
Difficultymedium
Yassa Poisson, a Senegal dish

Ingredients

  • 4 firm white fish steaks (grouper, sea bass, or red snapper), about 200g each
  • 8 large onions, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 5 lemons
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 scotch bonnet peppers, whole
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons green olives, pitted
  • 1 fish stock cube
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 200ml water
  • Salt to taste
  • Steamed white rice for serving

Method

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Nutrition per serving

Calories
380
Protein
28 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat
18 g

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