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Snapper Curry

Guyanese red snapper curry, cooked in a dark, fragrant curry gravy.

Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Total45 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving129 kcal
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GuyanaMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Onion, chopped1
  • Garlic cloves5
  • Wiri wiri or scotch bonnet pepper1
  • Thyme3 sprigs
  • Green seasoning (shallot, celery, thyme, garlic blend)3 tbsp
  • Vegetable oil4 tbsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp
  • Guyanese curry powder3 tbsp
  • Geera (roasted ground cumin)1 tsp
  • Garam masala1 tsp
  • Water700 ml
  • Red snapper, whole or in steaks1.2 kg

Method

  1. SeasonSeason the red snapper with lime, garlic and salt.
  2. BaseHeat the oil; fry the onion, garlic, pepper and green seasoning until fragrant.
  3. SauceMix curry powder with a little water to a paste; fry it in the hot oil until dark and fragrant; add the protein, turn to coat, add water and simmer.
  4. AddAdd the snapper in the curry paste; simmer 15 minutes.
  5. ServeServe with white rice or roti.

Nutrition per serving

Calories129 kcal
Protein19.7 g
Carbohydrates8.6 g
Fat2.4 g
Fibre3.6 g
Sugar1.5 g
Sodium663 mg
Saturated fat0.4 g
Serving sizeabout 250 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Fish, Celery. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Snapper Curry take to make?

About 45 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Snapper Curry?

About 129 kcal per serving, with 20 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 250 g each.

Which allergens does Snapper Curry contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Fish, Celery. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Snapper Curry from?

Snapper Curry is a main course from Guyana. Guyanese red snapper curry, cooked in a dark, fragrant curry gravy.

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