Description
A vibrant and flavorful Moroccan fish stew with a rich paprika sauce, evoking the essence of North African cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- Firm white fish (cod, snapper, or halibut)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups tomatoes, canned
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 fresh chili peppers, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or fish broth
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Olives (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers, sautéing until soft and aromatic—about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, and turmeric; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes (with their juices) and broth to the pan, bringing the mixture to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Gently place pieces of fish into the sauce, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes or until the fish is flaky.
- Just before serving, stir in freshly chopped cilantro or parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the fish to prevent it from becoming rubbery. Fresh herbs enhance the flavor greatly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Moroccan, Fish Stew, Spicy, Paprika, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food