Tagine Of Monkfish Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this exquisite Monkfish Tagine! Succulent monkfish fillets are marinated in a fragrant chermoula paste – a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, cilantro, and warming spices. Served atop tender potatoes and a rich tomato-pepper sauce, this dish is a culinary journey you won't forget. Perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 130 mins
Calories 861.3 kcal
Protein 95g
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 Tagine Of Monkfish

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How to Make Tagine Of Monkfish

  1. Pound 2 garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon salt into a smooth paste using a mortar and pestle.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro to the garlic paste. Mix until slightly emulsified. This is your chermoula.
  3. Reserve 2 tablespoons of chermoula. Rub the remaining chermoula over the monkfish fillets.
  4. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours).
  5. Parboil the potatoes for about 10 minutes, then cut them in half.
  6. Thinly slice the remaining 4 garlic cloves.
  7. Heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or tagine over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly golden (about 1 minute).
  8. Add the crushed tomatoes and cook until slightly softened (about 5 minutes).
  9. Stir in the sliced bell peppers and the reserved chermoula. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Spread the parboiled potatoes in the base of a shallow tagine or oven-safe skillet.
  11. Spoon 3/4 of the tomato and pepper mixture over the potatoes.
  12. Arrange the marinated monkfish chunks on top of the sauce, spooning any remaining marinade over the fish.
  13. Spoon the remaining tomato and pepper mixture over the fish and sprinkle with the Kalamata olives.
  14. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and pour in 1/2 cup of water.
  15. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the monkfish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  16. Serve hot with crusty bread, to soak up the delicious sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

16g

Carbs

40g

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