Morocco is a North African country, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Spices like paprika, cumin and saffron are widely used in Moroccan food. A firm fleshed fish like salmon or basa fish is used to make this dish.
Moroccan Baked Fish recipe is a popular dish made in Morocco and Mediterranean region. The fish is baked on a bed of spiced Moroccan sauce which is made using coriander leaves or parsley, onion, garlic, olives and various spices. This dish is served with a bread named Challah or Moroccan baked bread. Some people even serve it with vegetables like potatoes or asparagus and white rice.
It makes for a filling and satisfying dinner and is a great weekend dinner or party food recipe.
Serve Moroccan Baked Fish on its own with a glass of wine and some Rustic Rosemary Garlic Zucchini Bread Recipe.
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Course: Dinner
Diet: Non Vegeterian
Equipments Used: Hard Anodised Kadai (Wok), Glass Mixing Bowl, Convection Microwave Oven
Cooks in 35 M
Total in 65 M
To begin making the Moroccan Baked Fish Recipe,combine garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin powder, paprika and saffron, lemon juice and tomato puree, salt, pepper powder and half the olive oil in a large bowl.
Add the fish fillet to the bowl and coat the fish well with the marinade.Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 hours.
Into a preheated pan add some olive oil, onions and saute till the onions turn translucent. Once done add the sliced olives and saute for a few seconds. Turn off the heat and keep aside.
Preheat the oven at 200 C for 5 Minutes. Spread the roasted onions in a baking dish. Arrange the marinated fish fillets over the roasted onions.Bake it for 25 Minutes until the fish is cooked through.
While serving, take a plate and place a piece of Moroccan Baked Fish and drizzle a little of the gravy released into the pan on top.
Serve Moroccan Baked Fish on its own with a glass of wine and some Rustic Rosemary Garlic Zucchini Bread Recipe.