Tavë Krapi Shkodrane (Lake Shkodra Baked Fish with Sweet Onions, Garlic & Prunes) – Authentic Albania Recipe
Historic Northern Albanian recipe from Shkodra baking flaky fish in a sweet-savory onion, garlic, and tomato glaze.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇱 Albania (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Thick white fish fillets, Mountains of caramelized onions and crushed tomatoes, Sweet dried plums, Lots of garlic, Bay leaf
Ingredients for Tavë Krapi Shkodrane (Lake Shkodra Baked Fish with Sweet Onions, Garlic & Prunes) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) thick white fish fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups mountains of caramelized onions and crushed tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sweet dried plums
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lots of garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Albania seasoning (bay leaf, parsley, white wine, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, lots of garlic, and bay leaf, parsley, white wine, olive oil for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine thick white fish fillets and mountains of caramelized onions and crushed tomatoes with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with sweet dried plums and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.