Fish

Pusandao de Pescado (Fish and Vegetables in Coconut Milk)

10 comments July 14, 2011

This traditional Colombian dish is from El Tumaco, a port city located on the Pacific Ocean. Fresh fish, coconut milk, Colombian herbs, spices,Yuca, plantain and potatoes. What’s not to love? It’s Colombian cooking at it’s simple and full of flavor. Serve over plain white rice and add some lime juice. You are going to love [...]

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Escabeche de Pescado(Marinaded Fish or Pickled Fish)

7 comments April 17, 2011

Escabeche de Pescado o Pescado Marinado is a typical dish from the Atlantic coast of Colombia. It is fish that is first marinaded in a vinegar and vegetable mixture for 24 hours in the refrigerator and served cold. A dish like this one is perfect for spring and summer. It is easy to make and [...]

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Sudado de Pescado al Coco (Fish Stew with Coconut)

23 comments February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! The traditional cuisine from the Colombia coast always includes fresh seafood and fresh coconuts, like in this delicious recipe for fish cooked in a coconut sauce. This dish is called Sudado de Pescado al Coco on the coastal areas of the country. In Colombia this dish is made with sea bass, [...]

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Salmon Steaks with Roasted Grape Tomatoes

20 comments December 15, 2010

I made this salmon dish over the summer, but for some reason I forgot to post it. It is really simple and easy to make, but absolutely delicious. I know this is a summer dish, but you can make any time of the year. I used an outside grill, but you can cook using an [...]

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Grilled Swordfish with Avocado Salsa

28 comments June 17, 2010

I made this dish last week after I found myself overcome with a craving for swordfish and aguacate (avocado). The delicate fish meat was perfect with the avocado salsa, and the tiny diced jalapeño gave the it all just the right amount of heat. This is a light and nutritious dish and excellent served either [...]

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Cazuela de Pescado al Coco Gratinada (Fish and Coconut Casserole al Gratin)

25 comments May 26, 2010

This fish and coconut dish is fantastic. Eating it makes me think that everything is right with the world Swordfish is one of my favorite fishes to use for this recipe because of its firm texture. It cooks very well in the coconut sauce, but if you prefer, you can use another white fish such [...]

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Pescado Al Ajillo (Fish in Garlic Sauce)

29 comments April 30, 2010

Garlic is one of my favorite foods. If you are a garlic lover, like me, you have to try this dish. Pescado al Ajillo is a popular dish on the Atlantic Coast of Colombia. I went to Cartagena de Indias on vacation about fifteen years ago. We visited a small family restaurant that specialized in [...]

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