How to Make Moroccan Fish Tagine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Moroccan cuisine is known for its rich, aromatic flavors and diverse variety of spices. One of the most popular dishes in Moroccan cuisine is the Fish Tagine, a traditional North African dish with a succulent and flavorful broth. This dish is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, and it is easy to prepare at home.

Using a tagine, a traditional North African cooking vessel, is the key to creating an authentic Moroccan Fish Tagine. The unique shape of the tagine helps to trap ste...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground saffron (Optional)
  • 1 ½ pounds cod fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, cut into rings
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced into rings
  • 3 tomatoes, seeded and cut into strips
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 50 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Mix 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, ginger, cumin, salt, and saffron in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add cod and mix well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or tagine. Layer onion rings, carrot matchsticks, and potato slices in the pot in that order. Remove cod from marinade and spread evenly over potatoes. Cover cod with green bell pepper rings and tomato strips. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro on top. Pour marinade over cilantro.
  • Cover pot tightly and cook over low heat until potatoes are tender and cod flakes easily with a fork, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    368 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 289mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 60mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1060mg