Samke harra Lebanese spicy fish with tahini
Baked white fish under a spicy coriander, garlic and tahini sauce, the classic Lebanese coastal dish.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.42 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Lay the cod in a baking dish and season with half the lemon juice and the salt.
- 2
Fry the coriander, garlic, chilli and cumin in the olive oil for 2 minutes until fragrant.
2 min - 3
Add the red pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the tahini, water and remaining lemon juice until you have a thick sauce.
3 min - 4
Spoon the sauce over the fish. Scatter with the pine nuts.
- 5
Bake for 15 minutes until the fish flakes easily and the sauce is bubbling.
15 min - 6
Serve with rice or flatbread.
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