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Ye Assa Tibs

Ethiopian pan-seared seafood with tomato, ginger, and garlic. Quick, vibrant, and served family-style with injera or rice.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
38g
Ye Assa Tibs
freshcasualethiopianshrimpfishtenderjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs shrimp and/or firm white fish (cod, halibut), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 4 clove garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 whole jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeño; stir constantly until fragrant, about 90 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add diced tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to break down, ~3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add seafood pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir gently and cook until shrimp are opaque and fish flakes easily, 2–3 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot in a shared platter with injera or rice.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch or larger)
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • wooden spoon

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