Classic Spicy Moroccan Fish: A Delicious Twist on Tradition
A vibrant and flavorful dish that combines traditional Moroccan spices with fresh fish, perfect for an exciting dinner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets white fish (such as cod or haddock)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- Rub the spice mixture onto the fish fillets.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the fish fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the fish just before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Serve with couscous or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: classic, spicy, Moroccan, fish, recipe