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Samkeh Harra

Lebanese spicy fish - whole fish baked with cilantro and chili. Tripoli style.

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyMedium

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 1 kg Whole sea bass or snapper
  • 2 cups Cilantro
  • 8 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Chili
  • 60 ml Tahini
  • 50 g Walnuts

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Make cilantro-garlic-chili paste.

    ⏱️ 15 minutes
  2. 2

    Score and stuff fish with paste.

    ⏱️ 10 minutes
  3. 3

    Top with tahini and walnuts.

    ⏱️ 5 minutes
  4. 4

    Bake until fish is done.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“Tripoli specialty
  • βœ“Adjust heat to taste
  • βœ“Serve with rice

πŸ”„ Variations

  • With pine nuts
  • Fish fillets

πŸ₯— Nutrition

Per serving

Calories380
Protein36g
Carbs8g
Fat24g
Fiber2g

🏷️ Tags

Samkeh Harra Recipe - Lebanon | world.food