Moroccan Fish Tagine with Coriander Couscous

A fragrant Moroccan seafood stew featuring mixed firm fish, mussels, and olives, served over steamed coriander couscous.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 486.3 kcals 1945.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 28.2 grams 112.8 grams
Fat 25.6 grams 102.5 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
piece
Preserved Lemon
chopped; can use normal lemon
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon Juice
juice only
GrainsCereals
1
unit
Couscous
preparation amount not specified
Liquids
125
ml
200
ml
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
tsp
1
piece
Cinnamon
stick
1
pinch
1
bunch
Coriander
freshly chopped
3
clove
Garlic
finely chopped for harrissa
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
4
tbsp
Olive Oil
for harrissa
Seafood
500
g
Mixed Fish
monkfish, gurnard, or mackerel
200
g
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Onion
finely chopped
1
tsp
12
piece
Green Olives
stoned and roughly chopped
3
piece
Red Chilli
roughly chopped for harrissa

Steps

  • Heat ground nut oil in a tagine and cook onion and garlic until soft.
  • Add cumin, ginger, cinnamon, lemon, and olives and cook for two minutes.
  • Blend chillies, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor to make harrissa.
  • Stir one tablespoon of the harrissa into the tagine and cook for one minute.
  • Add white wine, 200ml fish stock, and saffron then bring to a simmer.
  • Add 500g mixed fish, 200g mussels, and 100g cherry tomatoes to the tagine.
  • Season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook gently for 6-7 minutes.
  • Serve over steamed couscous and garnish with fresh coriander.