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Spicy Moroccan Fish in Rich Sauce

Spicy Moroccan Fish in Rich Sauce for Flavorful Dinners

This Spicy Moroccan Fish in Rich Sauce is a tantalizing one-pot meal, brimming with spices and easily customizable for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Salmon Can substitute with cod, halibut, or sea bass.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use avocado oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Substitute with fresh tomatoes if desired.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced garlic works as well.
  • ¾ cup Water Vegetable broth can be used for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Paprika Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Salt Kosher or sea salt are alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Ground coriander is a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Optional for color.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Can substitute with yellow or orange bell pepper.
  • 2 peppers Serrano Pepper/Jalapeños Adjust quantity to spice tolerance.
  • 1 cup Chopped Cilantro Parsley can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 medium Carrots Parsnips can replace them.
  • 1 medium Russet Potato Optional for heartiness.

Equipment

  • Large sauté pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  2. Add the sliced red bell pepper, serrano pepper or jalapeños, and carrots. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate tomato paste, sweet paprika, hot paprika, salt, cumin, and turmeric. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro and water. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  5. While the vegetables simmer, season salmon fillets with salt. Add fish to the pan once veggies are tender.
  6. Spoon sauce over fish fillets. Scatter remaining cilantro on top and cover the pan.
  7. Reduce heat to low and cook fish for 20-25 minutes, spooning sauce over fish halfway through.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with lemon slices and juice.
  9. Serve with couscous, rice, or bread to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for make-ahead meals; leftovers can be stored in the fridge or frozen for later consumption.

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