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Mediterranean White Fish Shakshuka
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A delicious and easy Mediterranean dish featuring white fish cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce with spices.
00:30:00 total
Serves 4
easy
Seafood Main
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Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons (for sautéing)
- onion - 1 medium (finely chopped)
- garlic - 4 large cloves (roughly chopped)
- red bell pepper - 1 (finely chopped)
- green bell pepper - 1 (finely chopped)
- sweet smoked Spanish paprika - 1.5 teaspoons (adds flavor)
- ground cumin - 3/4 teaspoon (adds flavor)
- diced tomatoes - 2 cans (15 oz each) (canned)
- kalamata olives - 1/3 cup (pitted and sliced)
- sea salt - watch the video to see (to taste)
- black pepper - watch the video to see (freshly cracked)
- cod fillets - 4 (4 oz each) (frozen and thawed)
- dried cilantro - 1 teaspoon (also known as coriander)
- ground turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon (adds color and flavor)
- dried dill - 1/2 teaspoon (adds flavor)
- crushed red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (for heat)
- lemon juice - watch the video to see (freshly squeezed)
- cilantro - watch the video to see (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat a large fry pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add Spices: Stir in paprika and cumin, mixing quickly to avoid bitterness.
- Add Tomatoes and Olives: Add diced tomatoes and olives, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for a few minutes.
- Prepare Fish: Pat cod fillets dry and season with spice mix, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Fish: Add fish to the pan in a single layer, cover, and simmer for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish Dish: Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over fish, and garnish with cilantro.
