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Wednesday, August 3, 2005

Pan-Seared White Fish With Tomato Curry

4 servings

This is a version of an Iraqi national dish called masgoof , with a flavorful sauce that elevates mild fish. Serve with basmati rice. Adapted from "Zov: Recipes and Memories From the Heart," by Zov Karamardian (self-published, 2005).

Four 6-ounce mild white fish fillets with skin, center cut, such as halibut or striped bass, about 1 inch thick

1 teaspoon salt, plus additional for seasoning the fillets

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 small onions, thinly sliced

2 to 3 tablespoons mild red Indian curry paste*

2 tablespoons minced garlic

6 Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped


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