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Mango Curd Tart Recipe

Irresistible Mango Curd Tart Recipe for a Tropical Treat

This Mango Curd Tart Recipe is a delightful dessert that offers a taste of the tropics with a creamy filling and a crisp crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 whole Snapper or any firm white fish like tilapia or grouper
  • 2 cups Kosher Salt essential for salt crust
For the Escovitch Veggies
  • 3 cups Bell Peppers mixed colors
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Onion sliced
For the Pickling Liquid
  • 1/2 cup White or Apple Cider Vinegar for tangy flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme fresh recommended

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking tray
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Clean and gut the whole snapper, remove scales, rinse and pat dry. Make slashes on each side, season with black pepper and thyme.
    Mango Curd Tart Recipe
  2. Mix kosher salt with water until damp. Create a salt bed on a tray, place fish on top and cover fully with salt.
    Mango Curd Tart Recipe
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake fish for 25-30 minutes until the salt crust is hard and fish flakes easily.
    Mango Curd Tart Recipe
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Add bell peppers and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
    Mango Curd Tart Recipe
  5. Pour vinegar into the skillet, add additional black pepper and thyme. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
    Mango Curd Tart Recipe
  6. Crack the salt crust, lift the fish to a platter, serve with escovitch veggies and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
    Mango Curd Tart Recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the salt mixture is packed tightly. Keep an eye on baking time to avoid overcooking. For extra flavor, tuck citrus slices inside the fish before salting. Serve with a light salad or coconut rice.

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