African Fish Dishes

Samak mashwi is an Egyptian dish that is also quite popular in Lebanon. It consists of a whole baked fish which is then lavishly garnished with onion, garlic, herbs, spices,and lemon slices. Before baking, the fish should be cleaned, and its head ... READ MORE

Thieboudienne is the national dish of Senegal, an aromatic combination of fish, vegetables, and rice in a hearty tomato sauce flavored with garlic and chili. Fish, vegetables, and rice are usually served separately, with a few lime wedges on the s... READ MORE

This traditional combination of rice and fish is typically prepared with white fish such as sea bass or red snapper. The fish is fried or baked separately, while the rice is cooked in a special fish broth that is prepared with fried onions and READ MORE

Ladob is a Seychellois dish based on plantains, breadfruit, and cassava. It can be prepared in sweet or savory versions. The dessert version is prepared by boiling plantains or cassava in coconut milk, along with nutmeg, vanilla, and sugar as flav... READ MORE

Mufete is a classic Angolan grilled fish dish originating from the capital Luanda, more specifically, a sandbar called Ilha de Luanda. Influenced by Portuguese cuisine, the central piece of this dish is grilled fish (either freshwater one like til... READ MORE

Maboké is a traditional fish dish originating from the Central African Republic. The dish is usually made with a combination of onions, garlic, tomatoes, hot peppers, parsley, salt, banana leaves, and fish such as Nile perch, tilapia, group... READ MORE

Mchuzi wa samaki is a Swahili dish consisting of fish that is cooked in a combination of onions, oil, garlic, curry powder, tomatoes, water, and lemon juice. The dish is often additionally flavored with freshly chopped coriander. After it has been... READ MORE

Moroccan stuffed sardines or sardine mzeouej (married sardines) is a traditional fish dish. The dish is usually made by butterflying sardine fillets and stuffing them with chermoula, a concoction made with a combination of garlic, paprika, hot pep... READ MORE

The intricately named point and kill is a traditional soup that's served in most restaurants and bars. It's made with a combination of catfish, pepper soup spices, onions, utazi leaves, fish seasoning, ground crayfish, seasoning cubes, paprika, sa... READ MORE

Fish yassa or poisson yassa or caldo is a traditional African dish with origins in The Gambia and Senegal. The dish, a variation on poulet yassa or chicken yassa, is made with a combination of white fish, rice, onions, garlic, mu... READ MORE

This simple dish of fish cooked in banana leaves is commonly associated with the Republic of the Congo. It can be prepared with a whole fish or fish fillets that are marinated or seasoned and occasionally enriched with onions and vegetables. All i... READ MORE

Samaki wa kupaka is the name for a delicious Tanzanian dish consisting of fish that is grilled over charcoal, then served with coconut sauce. The fish is usually marinated in garlic, ginger, salt, oil, and lime before being placed on the grill, wh... READ MORE

Yétissé is a traditional African dish originating from Guinea. This stew is prepared with fish such as tuna, tilapia, or cod, vegetables such as eggplants, carrots, onions, garlic, and cassava, along with tomatoes, tomato paste, stoc... READ MORE

Trondro gasy is a traditional fish dish originating from the highlands of Madagascar. The dish is usually made with a combination of onions, oil, tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, curry powder, watercress, and pieces of tilapia fish. The fish is add... READ MORE

Pwason griye or grilled fish is among the most popular fish dishes on the Seychelles Islands. It is prepared with fresh fish, often a red snapper or rabbit fish, flavored with crushed chili, garlic, and ginger. The fish is grilled in its ... READ MORE

Abacate com tuna is a healthy, nutritious, and visually appealing appetizer from Guinea Bissau. It is made with ripe avocados, tuna, grated coconut, evaporated milk, and chopped tomatoes. In order to prepare it, avocados should be cut in half with... READ MORE

Poisson aigre doux is a traditional fish dish hailing from Mauritius. The dish consists of fried fish in a sweet and sour sauce. The list of ingredients usually includes fish fillets, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, carrots, pineapple, mushrooms, ... READ MORE

Pescado con tres salsas is a traditional dish hailing from Equatorial Guinea. As the name suggests, the dish consists of fish that's served with three traditional sauces: spinach sauce, avocado sauce, and peanut sauce. The fish used for the dish i... READ MORE

Bechamel de poisson is a traditional fish dish originating from Mauritius. The dish consists of fish in bechamel sauce and the list of ingredients includes white-fleshed fish, white wine, bouquet garni spices, onions, lemon, seasonings, and becham... READ MORE

Konkoé is a traditional African dish originating from Guinea. It's made with a combination of smoked catfish and vegetables such as onions, eggplants, garlic, cassava, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and spring onions, along with stock cubes a... READ MORE

Mulet farci à la Saint-Louisienne is a Senegalese fish delicacy from Saint-Louis. It consists of a cleaned, deboned mullet filled with a seasoned paste made with mullet flesh, parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, green onions, breadcrumbs, and... READ MORE

Gesmoorde vis is a traditional dish originating from South Africa. It's usually made with a combination of salt cod, potatoes, tomatoes, hot peppers, sugar, onions, garlic, and oil. The cod is soaked, drained, rinsed, and cut into pieces. The pota... READ MORE

Pwason sale or salted fish is a traditional dish on the Seychelles Islands dating back to the times when food preservation involved basic means such as pickling and salting. Freshly caught fish is preserved through salting and sun-drying,... READ MORE

Dahomey fish stew is a Beninese dish consisting of fillets taken from firm, low-fat fish that are rolled in flour and fried in oil until golden brown. They are then combined with cooked onions and tomatoes and left to simmer until the dish is serv... READ MORE

Capitaine à la Saint-Louisienne is a Senegalese fish specialty consisting of fish that is stuffed with a combination of spices. It is typically prepared with perch, more precisely Nile perch, because capitaine, which translates to ... READ MORE

Kusksi bil hoot is a traditional dish using steamed couscous and fried firm-fleshed fish (e.g. grouper) as the main ingredients. Before frying, the fish is usually marinated in a combination of garlic, lemon juice, hot peppers, celery, olive oil, ... READ MORE

Chewi kong is a traditional catfish stew originating from Gambia. The stew is usually made with a combination of catfish, onions, garlic, tomatoes, carrots, cassava, cabbage, oil, tomato paste, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. The catfish is washed w... READ MORE

Grilled red snapper, locally known as bourgeoisie grille or bourzwa grillé, is a fish specialty on the Seychelles Islands. The whole fish is seasoned well and covered with a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, chilis, ginger, parsley, ... READ MORE

Mbatan kawali is a unique Libyan dish consisting of small fish fillets stuffed with a combination of potatoes, coriander, garlic, and hot peppers. The fish is then battered, breaded, and fried in hot oil. Mbatan kawali is traditionally served as a... READ MORE