Moroccan Sea Bass With Herby Tabbouleh

Flavorful Moroccan sea bass baked in foil and served over a nutrient-rich, herb-packed bulgur wheat with dried fruits and nuts.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1290.2 kcals 2580.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 115.9 grams 231.8 grams
Fat 66.2 grams 132.4 grams
Protein 57.8 grams 115.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest and juice only
100
g
Apricots
dried, diced
1
piece
Pomegranate
seeds removed
100
g
Sultanas
whole
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
500
ml
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
sliced
1
tsp
Cumin
ground
1
pinch
Cinnamon
ground
1
pinch
Nutmeg
grated fresh
0.5
bunch
Parsley
flatleaf
0.5
bunch
Parsley
roughly chopped
0.5
bunch
Mint
roughly chopped
0.5
bunch
Coriander
roughly chopped
100
g
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
plus extra for greasing
Seafood
2
piece
Sea Bass
whole, small, gutted
Vegetables
4
piece
Plum Tomatoes
cut into 1cm slices
1
piece
Red Onion
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Trim the sea bass fins and score the flesh in a crisscross pattern.
  • Mix harissa, lemon, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and oil into a paste.
  • Rub the paste over the fish and stuff the cavity with parsley.
  • Place sliced tomatoes on greased greaseproof paper and foil, topping with the fish.
  • Seal the foil parcels and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Simmer bulgur wheat in 500ml chicken stock for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
  • Drain the bulgur wheat and allow it to cool.
  • Combine the cooled bulgur with onions, herbs, fruit, nuts, lemon juice, and oil.
  • Serve the roasted sea bass on top of the herby tabbouleh.