Rougaille Poisson Mauricien (Creole Thyme, Garlic & Crushed Tomato Fish Skillet) – Authentic Mauritius Recipe
Mauritius’s quintessential Creole sauce of thyme, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes hugging flaky seared fish.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Pan-seared firm white fish fillets, Crushed ripe plum tomatoes, Steamed jasmine rice, Fresh thyme sprigs, 5 cloves garlic
Ingredients for Rougaille Poisson Mauricien (Creole Thyme, Garlic & Crushed Tomato Fish Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) pan-seared firm white fish fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crushed ripe plum tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup steamed jasmine rice
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh thyme sprigs
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Mauritius seasoning (5 cloves garlic, grated ginger, scallions, green chili)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh thyme sprigs for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add pan-seared firm white fish fillets and crushed ripe plum tomatoes along with 5 cloves garlic, grated ginger, scallions, green chili, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with steamed jasmine rice and serve straight from the skillet.