Spicy and Savory Moroccan Fish

on Jul 20 2023

 

A healthy and thriving brain starts with the food we eat, and studies show the Mediterranean diet is one of the best when it comes to brain food. Spicy Moroccan fish is a very popular recipe in the Middle East, and every professional chef or home cook takes their own spin on the dish.  

This spicy and savory Moroccan fish recipe includes flavorful and brain nourishing ingredients that you can customize with any fish you prefer. Fish is a perfect protein choice for this dish because it soaks up the sauce and is rich in DHA and other forms of brain-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. 

Serve as an appetizer or main dish, with a side of whole wheat pita or sourdough to soak up every last drop of its delicious sauce.  

Spicy and Savory Moroccan Fish

Ofri at NeuroReserve

Servings

2

Cuisine

Mediterranean , MIND

Category

Dinner, Main-Course, Appetizer

Spicy and Savory Moroccan Fish

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil 
  • 2 garlic cloves roughly chopped 
  • 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce 
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips 
  • 1 jalapeño sliced into strips  
  • ½ teaspoon salt 
  • 2 dried chile guajillo deseeded and chopped 
  • 1 cup water 
  • 1 pound of fish fillets (tilapia, tuna, cod, mahi mahi, branzino, or your favorite fish) 
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 
  • ½  teaspoon turmeric 
  • ½ teaspoon cumin 
  • 1 sliced lemon 
  • Cilantro for garnishing 

Directions

  1. Add 1/3 cup of olive oil to a pot over medium heat, add the sliced bell pepper and jalapeños, sauté with cover until soft, stir occasionally.  

  2. In a separate bowl, combine water, tomato sauce, paprika, salt, cumin, turmeric and stir.  

  3. Add chickpeas to sautéed bell peppers and mix, then add garlic.  

  4. Pour the tomato sauce mixture into the pan with the dried chile guajillo, stir to combine. 

  5. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. 

  6. Add your choice of fish to the center of the pot. Top with sliced lemon pieces. Cook for another 10-15 minutes on medium heat until fish is fully cooked. 

  7. When ready to serve, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with a ladle of the sauce over top. 
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