Fish for dinner

The most popular fish dish in the Seychelles is Pwason Griye, which is a fresh whole fish grilled over open coals and seasoned with local chili, ginger, and garlic.Seychellois cuisine mixes African, French, Indian, and Asian flavors, using fresh seafood caught right from the Indian Ocean.

Top Seychellois Fish Dishes
Pwason Griye (Grilled Fish):
Usually made with red snapper (locally called bourzwa) or jobfish, rubbed with a spicy paste and often grilled over coconut husks for a smoky flavor.
Seychelles Fish Curry (Kari Pwason):
A rich curry made with cubed fresh fish, coconut milk, and aromatic spices like turmeric, ginger, and massalé spice blend.
Fish Rougay:
A thick, comforting tomato-based braise loaded with onions, thyme, garlic, and fiery local chilies.
Pwason Sale (Salted Fish):
Fish that is salted and dried, then cooked into rice dishes or prepared with local tomato sauces and chutneys.
Shark Chutney (Satini Pwason):
Boiled, mashed shark meat mixed with turmeric, lime juice, fried onions, and crushed bilimbi or other tart fruits.

Common Sides
Rice:
White or yellow turmeric rice serves as the base for almost every meal.
Chutneys & Sauces:
Fresh tomato-tamarind chutneys and fiery chili sauces (lasos piman) add a sharp kick.