Moroccan Fish Tagine

Moroccan Fish Tagine is a vibrant and aromatic dish featuring tender fish simmered with a medley of spices, olives, and preserved lemons, perfect for a satisfying keto meal. This dish captures the essence of Moroccan cuisine, offering a delightful balance of flavors that is both healthy and indulgent.

Moroccan Fish Tagine
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Moroccan
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • White fish fillets (such as cod or haddock) - 300 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Preserved lemon - 1, pulp removed and rind chopped
  • Green olives - 100 grams, pitted and sliced
  • Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Water - 150 milliliters

Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a tagine or a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the water and bring to a simmer.
  5. Carefully place the fish fillets into the sauce and cover with the onion mixture.
  6. Add the chopped preserved lemon and green olives on top of the fish.
  7. Cover and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Carbs: 6 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 890 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish, promoting heart health.
  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

Tags

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