Best Kenya Fish Baked With Tomatoes And Spices Mtuzi Wa Samaki Recipes

Kenya Fish Baked With Tomatoes and Spices (Mtuzi Wa Samaki) image

Provided by Olha7397

Categories Halibut

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 (1/2 lb) halibut steaks, 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds)

Steps:

Cook and stir onion, garlic and peppers in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until onion is tender.
Reduce heat; stir in remaining ingredients except fish.
Cook uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Arrange fish in ungreased oblong baking dish 12 x 7 1/2 x 2 inches.
Spoon tomato mixture over fish.
Cook uncovered in 350°F oven until fish flakes easily with fork, 25 to 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with snipped fresh cilantro if desired.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.5, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 422.1, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 49

Curried Fish -(Mchuzi Wa Samaki) image

Provided by WiGal

Categories Curries

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 teaspoon tomato puree
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
1 lb fish, filleted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water

Steps:

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1177.4, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 2.8

Mtuzi Wa Samaki (East African Fish in Coconut Curry) image

Provided by evelynathens

Categories African

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons oil
2 -2 1/2 lbs white fish fillets, cut into serving portions
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 -3 teaspoons garam masala or 2 -3 teaspoons curry powder
1 -2 tablespoon tamarind paste or 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet or pot. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Sear the fish fillets on both sides and remove to a plate. Do not cook through.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions and peppers. Sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes more.
Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, garam masala or curry powder, tamarind paste or lemon juice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
Add the fish fillets, cover and continue to simmer until the fish is cooked through, 5-10 minutes. Serve with rice, ugali, boiled potatoes, boiled cassava or chapatti.
Variations: Mtuzi wa Kamba (Shrimp in coconut curry): substitute shrimp for the fish. There is no need to sear the shrimp initially.