
Fish Tibs (Asa Tibs)
Firm white fish cubes seasoned with berbere and quickly sautéed with tomatoes and onions.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
Recipe serves 5
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Firm white fish (Tilapia or Cod), cubed
- 2 tablespoons Berbere spice blend
- 1 large Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 piece Jalapeño, deseeded and sliced(optional)
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- 1
Pat the fish cubes dry with a paper towel and toss them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of berbere and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the fish cubes to the skillet in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes until golden, then remove and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and sauté until they become soft and translucent.
- 5
Stir in the garlic, ginger, and the remaining tablespoon of berbere, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add the diced tomatoes and jalapeño, cooking for another 3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down into a light sauce.
- 7
Return the fish cubes to the pan and gently toss with the vegetables for 2 minutes to heat through.
- 8
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve immediately with injera or rice.
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