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.

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