Baked Flounder With Moroccan Spices Recipe

Name: Baked Flounder With Moroccan Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika or large pinch cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds small flounder fillets; 2 large carrots, peeled; 3 medium potatoes; 8 plum tomatoes; 1 Italian frying pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 small hot green chili, seeded and chopped; ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika or large pinch cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds small flounder fillets
2 large carrots, peeled
3 medium potatoes
8 plum tomatoes
1 Italian frying pepper, seeded and sliced
1 small hot green chili, seeded and chopped
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
Combine the coriander, parsley, garlic, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
2
Rub the fish fillets with this mixture.
3
Place them in a glass or ceramic dish, cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate and allow to marinate two to three hours.
4
While the fish is marinating, thickly slice the carrots and quarter the potatoes.
5
Place them in a saucepan, cover with water and boil for 15 minutes, to parcook them.
6
Allow to cool.
7
Peel and slice the potatoes.
8
Set the vegetables aside.
9
Slice four of the tomatoes and puree the rest.
10
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
11
Place oven rack in the highest position.
12
Scatter the frying pepper, chili pepper and carrot slices in a baking dish.
13
Place the fish fillets on top, then scatter the potato and tomato slices over them.
14
Mix the pureed tomatoes with the olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
15
Pour over the fish.
16
Cover loosely with foil.
17
Place in the oven and bake about 20 minutes.
18
Serve at once.

302

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika or large pinch cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Baked Flounder With Moroccan Spices falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Flounder With Moroccan Spices

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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