Spicy Moroccan Fish
This Spicy Moroccan Fish is full of bold flavor and simmered in a rich, savory sauce! Tender salmon fillets cook with peppers, carrots, garlic, cilantro, and warm spices until perfectly flaky. This easy stovetop fish recipe makes a delicious dinner with a spicy kick and plenty of sauce for serving.
Servings: 4
Calories: 411kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 serrano pepper sliced into strips, or 2 jalapeño peppers
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, divided
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced into strips
- 1 russet potato peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds, optional
- 6 garlic cloves peeled and halved
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3/4 cup water to 1 cup
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tbsp hot paprika or to taste
- 1 tsp coarse salt plus more for seasoning fish
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 lemon divided into 4 slices
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper, serrano or jalapeño pepper, carrots, potato if using, and garlic, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato paste, sweet paprika, hot paprika, coarse salt, cumin, and turmeric. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add half of the chopped cilantro and 3/4 cup of water. Stir, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the salt or spice level if needed. Lightly season the salmon fillets with salt.
- Place the salmon into the pan, nestling it into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the fish so it is well coated, adding up to 1/4 cup more water if you want more sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining cilantro over the top, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, spooning the sauce over the fish halfway through cooking.
- Serve hot with 4 lemon slices and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice squeezed over the top.
Notes
- You can use another firm fish instead of salmon, such as cod, halibut, or sea bass.
- For a milder dish, use less hot paprika or swap the serrano pepper for a mild pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 695mg | Potassium: 1121mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7585IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg