Spiced Fish Tagine

A fragrant Moroccan-style fish dish with homemade ras-el-hanout, served over fluffy pomegranate and pistachio couscous.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 510.1 kcals 2040.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 51.6 grams 206.2 grams
Fat 22.2 grams 88.6 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
piece
Lemon
juice only, for serving
GrainsCereals
200
g
Liquids
110
ml
Fish Stock
can substitute with water
250
ml
Water
boiling
NutsSeeds
2
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
1
tsp
Turmeric
ground
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
0.25
tsp
Nutmeg
freshly grated
0.25
tsp
Cardamom Seeds
freshly ground
0.25
tsp
Cloves
freshly ground
2
clove
Garlic
peeled and finely chopped
2
tsp
Ras-El-Hanout
freshly ground spice mix
50
g
Pistachio Nuts
roughly chopped
2
tbsp
Coriander
fresh leaves, chopped
4
stalk
Coriander
sprigs for garnish
OilsFats
30
ml
15
ml
Olive Oil
for couscous
Seafood
4
piece
Plaice Fillets
skin removed
Vegetables
3
piece
Onion
peeled and finely sliced
3
piece
Tomato
ripe, seeds removed, roughly chopped

Steps

  • Combine the ras-el-hanout ingredients and grind into a fine powder.
  • Heat a tagine or heavy casserole over medium-high heat.
  • Heat oil in the tagine and fry the garlic until golden-brown.
  • Add the onions and cook slowly for 10-12 minutes until softened.
  • Push onions aside and fry cumin, ras-el-hanout, and cayenne pepper until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomatoes and simmer for 2 minutes with seasoning.
  • Add 110ml of fish stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Place fish fillets in the sauce, cover, and cook for 8 minutes on low heat.
  • Mix couscous, oil, and lemon juice in a bowl with 250ml boiling water.
  • Cover and sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the couscous with a fork.
  • Stir pistachios, pomegranate, and coriander into the couscous and season.
  • Finish the tagine with lemon juice and coriander leaves before serving over the couscous.