Samke Harra

Ingredients

• 2 lb thick white fish fillets, such as cod or grouper
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tsp Aleppo pepper
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Method

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Season the fish with 1 tsp salt, brush with 1 tbsp oil and bake in an oiled dish for 10 minutes.
2. Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, cold water and remaining salt until smooth and pourable.
3. Warm the remaining oil in a skillet and cook the garlic, cilantro, Aleppo pepper, coriander and cumin for 2 minutes. Stir in the walnuts.
4. Stir half the herb mixture into the tahini sauce and pour it over the fish, then spoon the rest on top.
5. Bake until the sauce bubbles at the edges and the fish reaches 145°F, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.