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The Food of North Africa
Egyptian Red Snapper
in Red Pepper-Mint Sauce
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Ingredients
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6
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8 ounce red snapper fillets
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1
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Tablespoon olive oil
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1
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Large Spanish onion
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2
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Cloves garlic
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1
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Red pepper, charred, skinned and chopped
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Cayenne pepper to taste
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5
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Mint leaves
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½
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Tablespoon dried thyme
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3
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Teaspoons lemon juice
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Process
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1
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To make the sauce sauté onions in olive oil until golden.
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2
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Add garlic, red pepper and remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes.
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3
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Pour sauce over snapper fillets and bake covered in a 350° oven for 18 minutes.
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4
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Serve over rice or couscous.
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Serves six
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