Braised Sea Bass With Morrocan Spiced Sauce Recipe

Name: Braised Sea Bass With Morrocan Spiced Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup coriander, chopped; ¼ cup parsley, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1 pinch cinnamon; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 (6 ounce) chilean sea bass fillets, skin removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup onion, chopped; 2 cups tomatoes, chopped (fresh or canned)

Servings: persons

¼ cup coriander, chopped
¼ cup parsley, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 pinch cinnamon
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 (6 ounce) chilean sea bass fillets, skin removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup onion, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, chopped (fresh or canned)

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In a food processor or by hand, combine coriander, parsley and garlic.
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Process until chunky.
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Add olive oil, red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, lemon juice and zest.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Process until all ingredients are combined.
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Spread half of spice mixture over fish fillets in a baking dish and marinate for 30 minutes.
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For sauce, heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
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Add onion and saute 2 minutes or until onion is softened.
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Stir in remaining spice mixture and tomatoes.
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Simmer together for 10 minutes.
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Place fish on top of sauce, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until fish is cooked and it begins to split on top.
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Place fish on serving plate and pour sauce around.

365

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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: ¼ cup coriander, chopped, ¼ cup parsley, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Braised Sea Bass With Morrocan Spiced Sauce falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Braised Sea Bass With Morrocan Spiced Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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