Tea Steamed Fish African Recipe | The African Gourmet
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Tea Steamed Fish African Recipe
The Tea Steamed African Fish recipe is delicate, fragrant, and ready in under 30 minutes. Dried tea leaves infuse the fish with subtle aroma, while lemon juice keeps it moist and light. This cooking method reflects the elegance and simplicity found across African coastal cuisines.
Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 20 min | Total time: 30 min | Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (such as tilapia, snapper, or perch)
- 1 tablespoon dried tea leaves (green or black)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut four foil squares large enough to wrap each fillet.
- Sprinkle a few tea leaves in the center of each foil square, then place a fish fillet on top.
- Season with salt and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Fold the foil to form a sealed pocket and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm with fried plantains, cassava, or rice.
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