Classic Spicy Moroccan Fish in Rich Sauce: A Bold, Easy Delight
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring fish cooked in a spicy Moroccan-inspired sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets white fish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, cooking for another minute.
- Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then carefully add the fish fillets.
- Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper.
- Serve with couscous or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 720 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Keywords: classic, spicy, Moroccan, fish, sauce