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Braised Wahoo Fillet

Cultural Context

Wahoo, a prized fish in Caribbean cuisine, is often celebrated for its firm texture and mild flavor. Traditionally, it is prepared in various ways, including grilling and braising, allowing the fish to absorb rich flavors from spices and sauces. Braised wahoo is a delightful dish that showcases the fish's versatility, often served with sides like rice or vegetables. In modern culinary practices, wahoo has gained popularity beyond its native regions, making its way into global seafood markets.

CaribbeanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup white wine (Italian Pinot Grigio)
wahoo fillets
parsley

wahoo fillet

🥗Healthier: snapper

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Snapper is a leaner option, while tilapia is more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine reduces alcohol content, while chicken broth is budget-friendly.

1

Dice 2 tomatoes finely to create a tomato salsa.

2

Smash 2 garlic cloves with a pinch of kosher salt to make a paste.

3

Add 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper and 1 cup of white wine to the tomato salsa.

4

Add 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil to the salsa and set aside.

5

Wrap wahoo fillets in paper towels to remove excess moisture.

6

Season the fillets with salt on both sides.

7

Heat 1-2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a frying pan until smoking.

8

Add the fillets to the pan and cook on high heat for about 2 minutes until golden brown.

9

Flip the fillets and lower the heat to medium-low.

10

Pour the tomato salsa over the fillets and cover the pan to braise for about 6 minutes.

11

Remove the lid and garnish with parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

frying panchef's knifecutting boardmeasuring cupspaper towelslid

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

fish

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