Samaki Harra - Damascus

Serves 2

Samaki Harra - Spicy Fish Photo: Delicious

Ingredients

• 2 fish fillets (snapper)
• 2 sweet chillis
• 1 onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 Tablespoon of cumin
• 1 Tablespoon of coriander
• Salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon of paprika
• 1 Tablespoon of harissa (or chilli paste)
• 1 Tablespoon of tomato paste
• 1/2 cup of olive oil
• 2 lemons
• 3 chopped tomatoes

Method

• Preheat the oven at 180°C.
• Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, coriander and cumin. Marinate the fish with this mix. Cover in tin foil and put it in the oven.

For the sauce:

• Sautéed the chopped garlic and chopped onions in a pan with a bit of oil, salt and pepper until they are soft.
• Add the chilli and the tomato paste and mix.
• Add the chopped tomato and the chopped sweet chilli. Cook until soft.
• Remove the fish from the oven and cover with the sauce. Sprinkle some fresh coriander on top.

Enjoy!