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Pescado Al Ajillo (Fish in Garlic Sauce)

Pescado Al Ajillo (Fish in Garlic Sauce)

Erica Dinho
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 342 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds swordfish or any other white fish, cut into 4 pieces
  • Salt and pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 7 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¾ cup water
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ½ tablet chicken bouillon

Instructions
 

  • To make the fish: Season the fish with cumin, salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Place in a baking dish in which they fit in a single layer. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until the fish is opaque throughout when pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. The timing will depend upon the thickness of the fillets.
  • Meanwhile make the ajillo: Place the garlic cloves and water in a blender and blend for about 1 minute.
  • Transfer the garlic mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter and chicken bouillon. Stir well and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes minutes.
  • Transfer the fish to a serving plate and pour the garlic sauce over. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 985mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Keyword seafood
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