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Total Time :1 hour
Servings: 8
  • Food processor
  • Cast iron pan
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1 cup parsley
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 small red chili pepper
  • 1 heaping teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 1.1 pounds/500 grams tilapia or another mild white fish, skinless and boneless
  • 5.3 ounces/150 grams salmon, skinless and boneless
  • Sauce:
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 small red chili pepper
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon hot paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 to 1½ cups water, as needed
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a food processor, combine the parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, chili, salt, pepper, bouillon powder, olive oil, breadcrumbs, tilapia, and salmon. Pulse just until the mixture is finely chopped and holds together, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • With damp hands, form the mixture into small patties, each about the size of a walnut. You should get about 32. Set them aside on a plate.
  • In a large, oven-safe sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sweet paprika, hot paprika, and bouillon powder, and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the chili and cherry tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes begin to soften and the mixture starts to caramelize, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the salt and tomato paste. Add enough water to create a loose, spoonable sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Let the sauce cook uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Carefully nestle the patties into the sauce in a single layer. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, or until the patties are fully cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oven to 400°F. Remove the lid from the pan, sprinkle the patties with chopped cilantro, and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the edges of the patties begin to brown slightly.
  • Serve hot, ideally with rice, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.