Yassa Fish

5 from 1 vote

Yassa fish is a delectable West African-inspired dish that combines succulent white fish, aromatic spices, and zesty lemon for a super tasty weeknight dinner. It's full of phenomenal flavor and will become a new family favorite!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Marinate1

Total Time1 35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: African

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 303kcal

Author: Tayo Oredola

Equipment

1 large skillet or dutch oven

Ingredients

4 fillet white fish about 1.5 lbs
¼ cup olive oil
2 large onions thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoon dijon mustard
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon bouillon powder
½ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, place the garlic cloves, onions, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, bouillon powder, and salt.
2 large onions, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoon dijon mustard, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon bouillon powder, ½ teaspoon salt
Add the white fish to the bowl, then gently mix together.
4 fillet white fish
Place the bowl in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour.
After marinating, remove the fish from the mixture and scrape off the onions, but don't discard the marinade.
Heat olive oil in a skillet or large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
¼ cup olive oil
Place the fish in the hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes on both sides until the fish turns beautifully crispy. Turn the fish gently so it does not break.
Gently remove the fish from the pan and set aside. Then, add the onions and pour in the remaining marinade.
Cook the onions on low to medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until they become sweet and caramelized.
Add ½ cup of water and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Bring the mixture to a boil at medium heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
Finally, add the fried fish back to the pan with the sweet caramelized onions.
Let them simmer together on low heat for 5-10 minutes, letting the flavors meld and intensify.
Add a little more water to the sauce if you need to.

Notes

Add heat: If you prefer your Yassa Fish to be spicier, increase the cayenne pepper or add some hot sauce to the marinade.
Fish variations: Experiment with different types of white fish, such as cod, haddock, or tilapia, to discover your favorite Yassa Fish variation.
Make it with chicken: Because this dish is a variation of this chicken yassa recipe, feel free to substitute the fish if you aren't a seafood lover or if you don't have any white fish on hand.

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