This Fish with Creole Sauce (Pescado a la Criolla) is a popular dish in Colombia. It's easy to make with simple ingredients.
What is Pescado a la Criolla?
It's a dish made with fish and a flavorful creole sauce popular in the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Traditionally, this recipe is made with a deep fried whole fish such a red snapper, but I prefer making mine with fish fillets and cook it in a pan with a little oil.
This time I used salmon to make my Pescado a la Criolla and it really hit the spot! The creole sauce flavors were perfect and the salmon was tender and flavorful. If you don't like salmon, just use your favorite fish. I also like to make it with cod, halibut or mahi mahi. The creole sauce is made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, scallions, bell pepper, cumin and achiote.
Pescado a la Criolla Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of salmon cut into 4 pieces
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground achiote
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 tomatoes diced
- 3 scallions diced
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon ground achiote
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Season the salmon with cumin, achiote, salt and pepper.
- In a large sautué pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Place the salmon in the pan. Sear until golden brown underneath, about 4 minutes. Turn the salmon over and continue cooking until golden underneath, about 4 minutes or until done. Transfer the salmon to plate, cover with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Meanwhile make the sauce: In a saucepan, place the oil, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onions, scallions, garlic, achiote, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To serve: Place the cooked salmon on a plate and drizzle with the creole sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
This fish with creole sauce is a versatile recipe as it’s easy enough for a weeknight meal but fancy enough that you can serve it at a dinner party. This dish will become a staple in your dinner menu. I like serve this salmon dish with coconut rice, patacones and avocado. But if you prefer a healthier meal serve it with a green salad on the side.
Other delicious side dishes to serve with this fish with creole sauce are yuca fries, rice with ripe plantains, salted potatoes and rice with angel hair pasta.
I think everyone will agree, this Pescado a la Criolla is a hearty and satisfying dish, perfect for any day of the week!
Buen provecho!
More easy fish recipes to try:
Belinda @zomppa
This sauce is calling my name - love that kick!
ela@GrayApron
It's calling my name too! 🙂 ela
Carol at Wild Goose Tea
Since I live in the Pacific NW, salmon is THE fish along with Alaskan Cod
that is always easily available. So this dish piqued my interest immediately. It is different than I have served or been served. That is a plus for me. On top of that look how lovely it is color wise.
Evelyne@cheapethniceatz
Great fish recipe to try for a change. I agree I prefer cooked in pan like you rather than fried.
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch)
Your plate of food looks wonderful! Love the colors. I look forward to trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Corina
It looks lovely. I've never come across achiote here but I will try and look out for it as I love discovering new flavours like this.
Angie@Angie's Recipes
A wonderful meal. Love the creole sauce.
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Yazmin Jazelle
I cant wait to try this. It looks so good. The pictures made me feel at home. I'm not columbian, I'm Panamanian, but It still reminds me of something my abuela would make. The colors in this plate are amazing, plus I could never resist platanos lol.. I love recipes like this. Not gourmet meals, just real authentic delicious food. Bravo to you!
Paula
What isi that side that looks like hash brown potatoes?