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Fish Tagine with Charmoula

Tender white fish simmered over a bed of spiced vegetables in a vibrant, herb-packed charmoula sauce.

45 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

North AfricanDinnerStovetopPescatarianMediterraneanHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs white fish fillets, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 4 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, half of the 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sweet paprika, and 1 tsp salt to make the charmoula.

  2. 2

    Coat 2 lbs cut into chunks white fish fillets with half of the charmoula marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Layer 2 sliced carrots, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 4 sliced plum tomatoes in the bottom of a tagine or heavy skillet with remaining 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.

  4. 4

    Place marinated 2 lbs cut into chunks white fish fillets on top of the vegetable layer and spoon remaining charmoula sauce over top.

  5. 5

    Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are tender and fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

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Questions

What is Fish Tagine with Charmoula?

Tender white fish simmered over a bed of spiced vegetables in a vibrant, herb-packed charmoula sauce. This reference files it under North African dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Fish Tagine with Charmoula reach?

For Fish Tagine with Charmoula, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Fish Tagine with Charmoula?

The entry for Fish Tagine with Charmoula calls for 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Is Fish Tagine with Charmoula keto-friendly?

A serving of Fish Tagine with Charmoula carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

Can I freeze Fish Tagine with Charmoula?

Yes. Refrigerate what is left of Fish Tagine with Charmoula within two hours and eat it within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

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