MOROCCAN BAKED FISH WITH ONIONS
For fish with a spicy North African flavor, marinate firm-fleshed fillets for at least an hour in this traditional mixture of chopped green cilantro, olive oil, garlic, green chiles, paprika and lime juice. Then roast the fish on a bed of savory sliced onions stained yellow with turmeric and seasoned with preserved lemon and olives. Serve with steamed rice or roasted potatoes, and slices of ripe tomato.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Season fish fillets lightly with salt and pepper and set aside. Wash cilantro and pat dry. Reserve a few cilantro sprigs for garnish, then roughly chop leaves and tender stems and put in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the garlic, the chile, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, the paprika, 1/2 cup olive oil and the lime juice. Stir mixture together.
- Pour cilantro sauce over fish fillets, reserving 4 tablespoons of the sauce for serving. Coat both sides of fish with the mixture. Cover and leave at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate for up to several hours.
- Meanwhile, put butter and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wide skillet over high heat. Add sliced onions and season generously with salt and pepper. Add remaining ground cumin and ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds, the turmeric and the cayenne. Stir to coat. When onions begin to soften, turn heat to medium. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, until onions are soft and begin to brown. Stir in preserved lemon and olives. Cool to room temperature. (The onions may be cooked in advance.)
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spread onions in a low baking dish. Arrange marinated fish fillets over onions in a single layer. Bake on top rack until fish is just done, 10 to 15 minutes. To serve, smear a little reserved cilantro sauce over each fillet, and give each guest a large spoonful of the onions. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 430, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 770 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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ADEEL Gee
agee@yahoo.comThis dish was delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the onions and spices were the perfect complement.
midnight addiction Garage
midnight47@gmail.comThis was the best baked fish I have ever had! The fish was cooked to perfection and the onions and spices were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Aderonke Ajoke
ajoke.a7@hotmail.co.ukThis dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the fish and the onions and spices were the perfect complement.
Mlp Alina
m-a44@hotmail.frThis recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Fahamida Mukti
mukti@hotmail.comI had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this dish, but it was worth the effort. The fish was delicious and the onions and spices were the perfect complement.
Khalid Malik
malik.khalid100@yahoo.comThis dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best fish he's ever had.
Shawn Clarke
shawnclarke@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of fish, but this dish was delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the onions and spices added a lot of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
pawan malla
pmalla7@hotmail.frThis dish was amazing! The fish was so moist and flavorful, and the onions and spices were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
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t-e@hotmail.co.ukThis was a great recipe. I used tilapia and it was cooked perfectly. The onions and spices added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Sumon Sumon
sumon.m@hotmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the fish always turns out perfectly. I usually serve it with rice or couscous.
Amir 302mughal
amir.3@aol.comThis dish was a great way to enjoy fish. It was simple to make and the results were delicious. The fish was flaky and tender, and the onions and spices added a lot of flavor.
Mental Boy
mboy2@gmail.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the onions and spices added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
sarfaraz sonu
sarfaraz-sonu51@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! The fish was flaky and moist, and the onions and spices added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Neshen Naidoo
n-neshen12@hotmail.co.ukThis was the best baked fish I have ever had! The fish was cooked to perfection and the onions and spices were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Rishu Paswan
p_rishu@hotmail.co.ukThis dish was amazing! The fish was so moist and flavorful, and the onions and spices were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
maxamed xussen
x@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe. I used tilapia and it was cooked perfectly. The onions and spices added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Brooklyn Tabella
tabella-brooklyn@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the fish always turns out perfectly. I usually serve it with rice or couscous.
Takondwa Band
t.band@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to enjoy fish. It's simple to make and the results are delicious. The fish is flaky and tender, and the onions and spices add a lot of flavor.
Dakota Meade
dakotameade@yahoo.comThis baked fish was so flavorful and moist! The onions added a nice sweetness to the dish and the spices gave it a wonderful depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!