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Ghanaian Ginger Tomato Stewed Tilapia Skillet

Name: Ghanaian Ginger Tomato Stewed Tilapia Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Ingredients: 1.25 lbs skinless tilapia fillets, cut into large chunks; 2 tbsp red palm oil; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 small scotch bonnet chile, seeded and finely minced; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 cup vegetable broth

A quick and fragrant coastal fish skillet with tilapia fillets seared in red palm oil and simmered in a spiced ginger and scotch bonnet tomato gravy.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Technique to learn

shallow pan searing

Browning protein in hot oil quickly to create flavor before simmering in sauce.

Instructions

Step 1: Season the tilapia chunks lightly with half of the minced ginger and a pinch of salt.
Step 2: Heat red palm oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add fish chunks and sear for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden, then transfer to a clean plate.

Step 3: Add sliced red onion, remaining ginger, and minced scotch bonnet chile to the remaining oil in the skillet; cook for 4 minutes until onions are soft.

Step 4: Stir in tomato paste and smoked paprika, cooking for 2 minutes until dark red and fragrant.

Step 5: Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes until the tomato gravy thickens.

Step 6: Gently nestle seared tilapia back into the sauce, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until cooked through, and serve hot.

Cooking tips

Handle fish chunks carefully when returning them to the skillet so they stay intact.
Adjust heat by using half a scotch bonnet chile if you prefer a milder heat profile.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Ghanaian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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