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Yassa Fish and Shrimp

Yassa Fish and shrimp

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Fish Yassa aka Poisson Yassa - A Senegalese season fishsmothered in lemon, garlic and mustard sauce- grilled or fried.
 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Sauce, Soup
Cuisine Senegalese
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ lbs fish skin you can add shrimp
  • 4 large onions sliced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • ½ cup oil
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ tbsp chicken bouillon cube

Instructions
 

  • Douse the fish with the marinate and refrigerate for an hour or preferably overnight.
  • In large skillet heat oil over medium heat, until hot, add the fish, cook each side- for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through and crispy on both sides. Remove fish and set aside. 
  • Heat a pan and fry the onions and marinate juice left over from the fish for about 5 minutes. Adjust for seasonings, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the fish back in the onions sauce.
  • Simmer for another 5-8 minutes until flavors come together
  • Serve it with some baked and fried potatoes 
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