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Passover Fish Recipes

Passover, one of the most significant and religious festivals in the Jewish calendar, is celebrated by Jews all over the world with great zeal and enthusiasm. Marked on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nisan, this festival derived its name from the Hebrew root word 'pesach' meaning 'to pass over'. Commemorating the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt, the celebrations usually last for seven to eight days. Celebrated as a family feast day, the entire family gathers for the first two nights and eats various traditional and symbolic foods. Needless to say, the addition of several delicious recipes make this festival even more special. Try some unique recipes on this Passover and treat your loved ones to some great tasting food! How about trying some new fish recipes? To make your Passover feast even more special, presented below are some tried-and-tested scrummy fish recipes. Read on to explore the world of taste!

Fish Recipes For Passover

Citrus Salmon Fillet

Ingredients
  • ½ cup Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
  • ¾ cup Fresh Dill (finely minced)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1½ tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 cups Fresh Orange Juice
  • 6 Salmon Fillets
  • 3 tbsp Almonds (slivered and toasted)
  • 6 Lemon Slices
Instructions
  • Combine parsley, dill, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and orange juice in a blender. Grind to a paste.
  • Take a baking dish and coat the bottom with half of the ground paste.
  • Place the salmon fillet on the paste and apply the remaining paste on the fillets.
  • Sprinkle almonds on top and cover the dish with foil.
  • Bake the salmon fillet at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and place the lemon slices on top.
  • Bake the preparation for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot.
Baked Gefilte Fish Loaf

Ingredients
  • 1 large jar Gefilte Fish in Broth
  • 2 large Onions
  • 2 large Carrots
  • 2 large Ribs Celery
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley
  • 4 Eggs (slightly beaten)
  • ½ cup Matzo Meal
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ½ -1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • Paprika (to sprinkle)
Instructions
  • Separate the gefilte fish from the broth.
  • Reserve ½ cup of the broth and discard the remaining.
  • Combine onions, carrots, celery and parsley together in a food processor. Chop the vegetables finely.
  • Place the fish in a large bowl and mash it.
  • Add the broth and chopped vegetables. Mix well.
  • Add in eggs, matzo meal, mayonnaise, pepper and sugar. Mix well.
  • Transfer the mixture into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Sprinkle paprika on top.
  • Bake the mixture at 325°F for an hour.
  • Serve warm on a piece of lettuce along with beet horseradish sauce.
Fish In Garlic And Coriander Sauce

Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 lbs Fish (carp, flounder or salmon), filleted.
  • 2 large Garlic Cloves, crushed with 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Salt, dissolved in 1/2 cup of water
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Coriander  (chopped )
  • 1/2 cup Water
Instructions
  • Soak fish in salt solution for about 30 minutes. Drain water and dry the pieces with paper towels.
  • Fry the fish on both sides using a skillet for about 4 minutes until the fish becomes brown.
  • Keep this on a serving plate and then prepare the sauce.
  • To prepare sauce, mix garlic, salt, coriander, and 1/2 cup water and stir briskly.
  • Pour this sauce over the fish and serve immediately.
  • Variation:  You may also try marinating the fish in the sauce and then grill it or bake the marinated fish for about 8-10 minutes at 450°F temperature.
Moroccan-Style Shad in Red Sauce
Ingredients
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (cut in strips)
  • 1 Onion (sliced)
  • 1 Tomato (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 Dried Mexican Chilies
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 6 lbs Shad (gutted, head removed and sliced in 1-inch steaks)
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 375°C.
  • Grease the fry pan with olive oil.
  • Take sliced onion, tomato, chilies and bell pepper in the pan and then keep the shad on top.
  • Slice the lemon and keep it over the shad.
  • Combine chili powder, tomato sauce, garlic, parsley and salt in a bowl and pour this mixture over the shad.
  • Bake uncovered for an hour.
  • Serve immediately.


Happy Passover