It has been such a hectic week that I didn’t even have a chance to write about the Islamic holiday that we celebrated on the 26th.
This is the second of the our two major celebrations and it is the celebration of the pilgrimage to Mecca for many Muslims and also, the remembrance of the sacrifice that Prophet Abraham was asked to make of his son.
Muslims around the world who can afford the trip to Mecca are encouraged to do so and on the last day of the pilgrimage, they sacrifice a lamb or goat. Muslims who could not make the pilgrimage are also encouraged to sacrifice a lamb or goat in remembrance of Prophet Abraham. The meat that comes from the sacrificed animal has to be shared with friends, family and the needy.
Many Muslims, including my family, just give money to have a lamb sacrificed on our behalf, and the meat distributed to the needy in Africa, or India, or any country that is in need.
We celebrated by going to a prayer service at our local Islamic Centre and having some friends over for dinner later that evening.
I cooked quite a few things but was so busy that I didn’t stop to take too many pictures. I took a collective shot of the dishes on the buffet and my dinner table. So, I won’t be featuring any of the dishes I cooked for our holiday dinner!
I was very happy with my centrepiece that was made entirely from fall shrubbery from my front and back gardens:
So, onto the recipe, today’s recipe is our fish dinner from last week. It’s taken me this long to put it up! It has been a hectic week with a lot of running around. So far I am doing pretty good with making fish at least once a week. This week’s inspiration is from my new Good Food magazine and let me tell you how good it was. The only change I made was, I used salmon instead of cod. The cod didn’t look good at my market but the salmon was nice and fresh. The dish turned out great.
STICKY SALMON
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 120g/4½oz pieces salmon, skinless preferably
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tsp crushed chilli flakes
3 tbsp vinegar
1 tablespoon soft brown sugar
lemon wedges, to serve
In large fry pan, add half the oil and heat.
Add the salmon and cook for about 4/5 minutes per side, until nice and crispy.
Once the salmon is cooked, take out and put aside while you make the sticky sauce.
I ended up doubling the sauce because my hubby likes lots of any kind of sauce.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and throw in the sliced garlic and chilli flakes.
When the garlic starts turning golden, add the vinegar and sugar and let the sauce thicken.
Add the salmon pieces back into the pan and heat through.
I served the salmon with some mashed potatoes and wilted kale.
The crispy, golden salmon with the sweet sour sticky sauce was perfect with the creamy mash and greens.
This dish was so quick to throw together and so delicious. If you like sweet and sour type sauces, you will love this.
Lovely centerpiece!
Everyone, including my doctor, keeps telling me to eat more seafood… i just cannot 🙁
but, your salmon does look very good and so properly seasoned!
Thank you Abeer, I was pretty happy with my free arrangement. Well our eating fish weekly ended pretty fast. We cannot seem to be able to eat it on a regular basis. Oh well. I hear you though!
What gorgeous photos. Who wouldn’t be hungry after looking at this? 🙂
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Thanks Maureen. This did come out very well and I really enjoyed the sweet and sour sauce.
Oh Nazneen, what a gorgeous dish!! Sorry I missed coming over earlier, its been a bit crazy at my place too lately.
I am so making this. PLEASE bring it over to my party.
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Hi Minnie, sorry I have been MIA. Haven’t been well last few weeks but I am gaining my strength again. I will visit you very soon. xx
So sorry not to have visited for a while. Our internet has been down on and off for weeks but is now sorted out. I have been borrowing other peoples broadband to post and to answer my emails. Your feast looks wonderful, I love the explanations you give of your celebrations. That sticky fish is definitely worth a try and great to have a recipe that works with both oily and non-oily fish. GG xx
Nice to see you! I know how it is…look at me, I’ve been gone a month almost.
I love the plate you have used to plate-up the fish. It’s so elegant and pretty. I love blue and white china. Your feast looks amazing. I love Middle Eastern cuisine xx
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Thanks Charlie, believe it or not, it’s from Ikea! I love blue and white china and dishes too. I am always drawn to blue for some reason.
Love your centre piece and I also love your sticky salmon recipe too…….Karen
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Thanks Karen! I love your site and especially because you post all things British. I have learnt so much from your site xx
This salmon looks perfect for a light but delicious dinner my friend 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thanks Uru. It was really tasty.
What a lovely salmon dish. My family loves salmon the best although we eat all kinds of fish. Your holiday dinner is such a gorgeous feast!
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Thanks Nami. My family all likes salmon too, but I feel its too fatty, but I eat it! I prefer the lighter more delicate white fish.