Poisson Capitaine Grillé du Fleuve Niger (Grilled River Fish with Ginger-Lime Onion Relish) – Authentic Niger Recipe

Ingredients for Poisson Capitaine Grillé du Fleuve Niger (Grilled River Fish with Ginger-Lime Onion Relish) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) whole or filleted white fish, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups roasted sweet potato wedges, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup sautéed bell peppers and onions
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh ginger
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Niger seasoning (garlic, lime juice, yaji spice dust, parsley)
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk together fresh ginger, garlic, lime juice, yaji spice dust, parsley, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Niger marinade.
2. Coat whole or filleted white fish and roasted sweet potato wedges thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
4. Sear whole or filleted white fish and roasted sweet potato wedges for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
5. Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with sautéed bell peppers and onions, and serve immediately.