Spicy Moroccan Fish Recipe

Moroccan Spicy Fish Recipe

I first came across Moroccan Fish recipe when started going to shabbat dinner to Sephardi homes. The mediterranean nature of moroccan cuisine, french or spanish cuisine, is lots of flavor and spicy. That’s what this fish is, flavorful and spicy. The moroccan really like it hot. So do Sephardi Israelis. I fell in love. And had to learn how to make it at home. 

Spicy Moroccan Fish became a shabbat specialty for me as well. Shabbat Happens Friday and so does his exquisite dish. It is comforting and tasty.

If you are looking for a fish recipe that will change your life and your relationship to food, this is it. It’s not just a dish, it’s an experience. 

Moroccan fish recipe pairs best with basmati rice. I have tried different pairings, but together with rice they are soulmates. I make my fish with corvina because that is my favorite fish. It’s white, meaty, not fishy, and allows the flavors to be absorb fully. If you are not able to get a hold of corvina, try it with cod, grouper or halibut. A recipe this good only deserves the best quality fish.

Ingredients Needed To Make This Rumbustious Spicy Moroccan Fish 

Olive oil – be generous when pouring. The more oil, the more yummy.

Garlic clove 6-10 depending how much you like garlic.

 Tomato paste half of the 8 oz can

1 red bell pepper. Sliced long

1 halapeño pepper sliced

A handful of canned chickpeas

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 tablespoon of paprika

1 tablespoon of Tumeric

About a teaspoon of red pepper flakes. This is what really makes it spicy. 

1 lb of corvina cut into filet

Cilantro – a handful

2 Cups of Water

 Instructions 

1. In a large dutch pan or pan heat the olive oil. Throw in the garlic and red pepper. Cook about 5 min in medium-high heat.
2.  Add the chickpeas. Cook for another 2 minutes.

      3. In a small bowl mix the tomato sauce with 2 cups of water until it is a tomato sauce. Put it in the pot.

      4. Add the bunch of cilantro. 

      5. Add all ingredients. Cover and cook for 30 min so the sauce absorbs the flavors. Lower heat to medium.

       6. Add the Fish pushing aside the vegetables and letting the fish sink to bottom. Add the cilantro on top of fish. Cover and                cook for 10 min. 

      7. Garnish with more cilantro.

     8. Serve with basmati Rice. 

Voila! The tastiest Spicy Moroccan Fish.