Corvina A La Chorillana Peruvian Fish In Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipes

CORVINA A LA CHORILLANA (PERUVIAN FISH IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE)

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon annatto oil in a heavy 4-quart pot over moderate heat, tipping pot to spread oil across the bottom.
• Spread half the onion slices, tomatoes, and chili strips in the hot oil.
• Sprinkle with half the garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Lay fish steaks on top of vegetable mixture.
• Cover with remaining vegetables and seasonings.
• Drizzle remaining annatto oil over top.
• Cover and simmer over low heat until fish is opaque and firm, 20-30 minutes. Do not overcook.
• NOTE: to make annatto oil, heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a saucepan over moderate heat. Stir in 1/4 cup annatto (achiote) seeds. Stir for 30 seconds. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cool, and strain. This will keep several months if tightly covered and refrigerated, but it will lose flavor as it ages.

BAKED FISH IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Oil a baking pan.
• Season fish with salt and pepper and arrange in baking pan.
• Combine tomato sauce, wine and oregano and pour over fish.
• Cover with foil and bake 10-15 or until fillet centers turn opaque.
• Squeeze 1/2 lemon over the fish.
• Slice the other half into 4 wedges and serve with the fillets.

WHITE FISH IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic until limp.
• Stir in the ginger, pepper, salt and cinnamon and saute for 3 minutes. Add the V8 juice and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the fish to the skillet. If there is not enough sauce, add just a little water or white wine. Cover and simmer for 8 - 12 minutes.

FRIED FISH & ZUCCHINI WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash & dry the fish fillets, season with salt & pepper then sprinkle with the juice of 1 lemon, set aside. Mix the flour, bread crumbs, & paprika together in a bowl.
• Peel the zucchini & slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Coat the zucchini with the flour mixture then fry on both sides until brown. Place on a plate covered with paper towels to remove excess oil.
• In the same oil cook the onion until soft. Add the tomato sauce, harissa, garlic, salt & pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the juice of the remaining lemon to the tomato sauce.
• While that is cooking heat 1/2 inch of canola oil in a skillet. Dip the fish fillets in the flour mixture, beaten egg, & in flour mixture again. Fry in the hot oil until the fish is done, should be flaky. Drain on paper towels.
• Place the fish & zucchini in a shallow serving dish & top with the sauce.

CORVINA TRADITIONAL

Steps:

• To make the candied sweet potatoes, put the sweet potatoes, syrup, and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are soft but still hold their shape, about 15 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes, reserving the syrup, and let cool. Once the potatoes are at room temperature, put them back in the cooled syrup to store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Drain the potatoes well before using. You should have about 2 cups.
• In a nonreactive bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients until well combined. Add the corvina and toss to combine. Add the celery, red onion, and chopped cilantro and mix well.
• Transfer the ceviche to individual glasses or a large shallow bowl. Place about 1 cup of the candied sweet potatoes on the sides of the glasses or bowl and top with the cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut raw chicken into small cubed pieces.
• Place into skillet with Tbsp of olive oil.
• Cook until the chicken is almost done.
• Then add the chopped garlic and onion and continue to cook until the meat is completely cooked.
• Add tomatoes, Italian spices, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste.
• Continue to cook for about 3-7 minutes more.
• Then add in the tomato paste.
• Cook about 5-7 minutes more to complete.
• Meanwhile, heat the pasta according to the package directions.
• After cooking the pasta, drain but do not rinse.
• Serve the sauce over the pasta and enjoy!