Moroccan Fish Stew

Moroccan Fish Stew
  • Author: Bill Granger

This fragrant fish tagine is a warm and comforting dish that brings together a blend of aromatic spices and tender white fish. The rich flavors of cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon infuse into the dish, creating a delightful balance with the sweetness of honey and the earthy chickpeas. Topped with fresh coriander leaves and toasted flaked almonds, this tagine is a satisfying and flavorful meal that is sure to impress your dinner guests.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 garlic
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 cinnamon
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 400g/14oz can chopped plum
  • pinch salt
  • 500g/1lb 2oz firm white fish
  • 400g/14oz can chickpeas
  • 2 tsp honey
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • leaves fresh coriander
  • , lightly toasted flaked almonds

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-based pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for five minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric and cinnamon stick and cook for two minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Add the cayenne pepper, tomatoes, salt and 250ml/9oz of water and cook, stirring frequently, for ten minutes.
  • Add the fish and simmer for five minutes, or until the fish is almost cooked through and tender.
  • Add the chickpeas and honey and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, then season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • To serve, spoon out the tagine into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander leaves and flaked almonds.

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Cook Time

1H

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 249kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 19g
  • Fat Content: 5.5g
  • Fiber Content: 5g
  • Protein Content: 28g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 0.8g
  • Sugar Content: 9.5g