Baked Fish with Chermoula

Baked Fish with Chermoula is a vibrant, aromatic dish that showcases the bold flavors of North African spices combined with fresh fish. This healthy Lebanese recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams (1 cup, chopped)
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams (1 cup, chopped)
• Garlic - 3 cloves (minced)
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams (halved)
• Red onion - 1 small (sliced)
• Lemon slices - 2 (for garnish)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, combine the chopped parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the chermoula sauce.
3. Place the fish fillets in a baking dish and coat them generously with the chermoula sauce. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes while the oven heats.
4. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion around the fish in the baking dish.
5. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the vegetables and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
7. Serve the baked fish garnished with lemon slices and extra fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in omega-3 fatty acids from fish, beneficial for heart health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh herbs and vegetables.

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