Shakshuka Fish

The spices I use in this fish recipe are slightly different from what you may usually use; still, the fish fillets are cooked in the spicy fresh tomato sauce, shakshuka-style which is a traditional North African egg dish. I decided to use mackerel here, however any firm white fish with work.



Ingredients 


2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons sumac 

1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin 

1 teaspoon dry dill weed

1 teaspoon turmeric 

1 large yellow onion chopped

Extra virgin olive oil 

8 garlic cloves, chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (or 1 green bell capsicum if you prefer mild)

5 medium ripe tomatoes, diced or chopped

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 lime, juice of

½ cup water

salt and pepper

4 - 6 pieces of mackerel or any firm white fish 

½ cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves for garnish


Let’s get Cooking


In a small bowl, combine the coriander, sumac, cumin, dill and turmeric to make the spice mix. Set aside until needed

In a large, deep skillet (with a cover) heat 2 tablespoon olive oil. Saute the onions for 2 minutes then add the garlic and jalapeno. Cook on medium-high, stirring regularly, until fragrant and golden in color, about 2 more minutes.

Now add the tomatoes and only ½ of the spice mix (keeping the remainder of the spice mix for later use). Add the tomato paste, lime juice, water, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a high simmer, then turn the heat down to medium-low. Cover and cook the tomato mixture for 10 more minutes; stir occasionally.

Meanwhile, season the fish fillets lightly with salt and pepper and coat on both sides with the remaining ½ of the spice mix.

Gently add the fish fillets to the tomato mixture, nestling the fish pieces nicely in it. Cook on medium-high briefly, then reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through (it should be flaky).

Remove from heat and top with the fresh parsley and mint leaves. Serve immediately in bowls with rice or your favourite crusty bread.

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