Moroccan Style Fish Recipe

Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Morocco with this vibrant fish recipe! Aromatic spices, sweet apricots, and zesty lemon create a flavor explosion that's perfect for a cozy winter night or a light summer meal. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers tender, flaky fish in a richly flavorful sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. Serve with couscous for a complete and authentic Moroccan experience.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 436.9 kcal
Protein 72g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moroccan Style Fish

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How to Make Moroccan Style Fish

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a wide, shallow pan over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (or a pinch of saffron powder), 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained, 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved, 2 tablespoons honey, zest of 1 lemon, and juice of 1/2 lemon.
  3. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  4. Gently nestle 2 (6-ounce) fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or sea bass) into the sauce.
  5. Cover the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately over a generous portion of couscous.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

173g

Fat

7g

Carbs

19g