Fish Tajine with Olive Oil & Assorted Salads
Dive into the heart of Moroccan coastal cuisine with this exquisite Fish Tajine with Olive Oil & Assorted Salads. This dish is a true celebration of flavor and freshness, perfect for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
- 4 spoons olive oil
- 800 g white fish fillets such as cod, sea bass, bream, or snapper
- Fresh Herbs 1 bunch of fresh cilantro and 1 bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped.
- 4 to 5 cloves of garlic, crushed or finely minced.Spices:
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 120 ml (½ cup) Juice of 1 fresh lemon120 ml (½ cup)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 2 large potatoes ,peeled and sliced into 1 cm (½ inch) rounds
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced into rings
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced into rounds
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), seeded and cut into strips
150 g (1 cup) green or purple olives
½ preserved lemon, pulp removed and rind cut into strips
A few slices of fresh lemon for decoration
Instructions
- Make the Charmoula Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cilantro, parsley, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir in the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until it forms a fragrant paste.
- Marinate the Fish: Take about half of the charmoula and gently rub it all over the fish pieces, ensuring they are well-coated. Set the fish aside to marinate for at least 20-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Layer the Vegetables: In the base of your tajine (or a heavy-bottomed pot with a lid), spread the sliced onions in an even layer. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Arrange the carrot slices over the onions, followed by a layer of the potato slices. This creates a bed for the fish and prevents it from sticking
- Create the Sauce: Add the 150 ml (⅔ cup) of water to the bowl with the remaining charmoula and stir to combine. Pour this liquid evenly over the vegetables in the tajine.
