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Moroccan Tagine with Fish and Rice

Moroccan Tagine with Fish and Rice Recipe

The Tagine with Fish and Rice Recipe cooked in a traditional tagine has been a favorite in the country for centuries.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Moroccan Tagine with Fish and Rice
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 317 kcal
Moroccan Tagine with Fish and Rice

Equipment

  • large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot with lid
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs of white fish fillets (cod or halibut)
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups canned tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup green olives, pitted
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp cooked white rice

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon to the pot and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the canned tomatoes and broth to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Add the fish fillets to the pot, spooning the sauce over the top to cover.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer and reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover the pot and let the fish cook for about 10-15 minutes or until it is fully cooked and flaky.
  • Add the green olives to the pot and let cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
  • Serve the tagine over a bed of cooked white rice.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
Cut the onions and garlic ahead of time to save on prep time.
Use a pre-made spice mix instead of measuring out individual spices.
Cook the rice ahead of time and keep it warm in a covered pot until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 736mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
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