Mozambican Shark Recipes

MARINATED SHARK STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• In a shallow bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients and mix well.
• Marinate for 30-60 minutes in refrigerator.
• Broil steaks 4-5 inches from the heat at about 4 minutes each side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

MOZAMBICAN SHARK

Steps:

• To make the sauce, combine the lemon juice, brandy, mayonnaise, ginger and garlic in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
• To make the fish spice, combine the salt, coriander, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Set aside but keep within reach.
• In a saute pan, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the shark. Season each piece with the fish spice and continue to pan fry.
• Once each piece is crispy on one side, turn over and repeat seasoning procedure.
• Add the sauce to the pan and begin to reduce.
• Add the cinnamon and garlic. When the sauce is brown and thick and the shark is thoroughly cooked, remove the pan from the burner.
• Place shark onto each plate and spoon over the brown sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

FRIED SHARK

Steps:

• Sprinkle the shark pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, then coat with flour. In a skillet, heat the oil (test the oil temperature by dropping in a dab of flour and adjust the heat so the flour browns, not burn) and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown.

GRILLED SHARK STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, orange juice, catsup, chopped parsley, lemon juice, pepper, and minced garlic in a ziploc bag. Squish to mix well. Add fish, seal and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Remove fish from marinade, reserving marinade. Pat dry with a paper towel and apply a good layer of vegetable or olive oil to prevent sticking on the grill.
• Preheat grill so grill rack is screaming hot. Place fish over hot coals or gas accordingly 6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, basting frequently with marinade.
• Allow to rest a few minutes before serving.

BAKED BLACK TIP SHARK STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• In large glass, rectangular, baking dish, place 6 pats of butter in two lines of three pats each, across the pan.
• Wash, and slice the potato into 1/2 inch slices.
• Lay the potatoes in a single layer between the butter, or on top.
• Sprinkle 1/3 of the ground peppercorns.
• Slice the onion into 1/2 inch rings, and push rings loose and lay on top of potatoes.
• Season lightly with Weber's seasoning.
• Place shark steaks in the center of the baking dish, on top of the potatoes and onions.
• Season lightly with peppercorns, and seasoning mix.
• Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lime, over everything in the dish.
• Add Shiraz wine.
• Place, uncovered, into the preheated oven, and set a timer for 40 minutes.
• Five to 10 minutes prior to the fish timer ending, steam, or microwave, the Edamame, then sprinkle the pods lightly with sea salt, and keep them warm.
• Plate and serve immediately.
• Serve with Shiraz, or Chardonnay and a Baguette and butter.