Moroccan Shad With Fava Beans

1. 1

   Heat 1/3 cup of oil in wide pan with cover.

2. 2

   Add garlic and red peppers.

3. 3

   Saute slowly for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Add 2 cups water and bring to boil.

5. 5

   Reduce to medium-low heat, add half the cilantro, and continue cooking, covered, for about 30 minutes, adding a little more water if necessary.

6. 6

   While peppers are cooking, remove fava beans from pods.

7. 7

   Bring 6 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a pot.

8. 8

   Cook fava beans for about 4 minutes or until beans are al dente.

9. 9

   Drain, plunge beans in iced water and slip skins off beans.

10. 10

    Add fava beans to peppers with 1 teaspoon paprika, remaining salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, if using, along with shad and roe.

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    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika and all but 2 tablespoons of remaining cilantro on top of fish.

12. 12

    Simmer, covered, until shad is cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes, adding more water if necessary.

13. 13

    Remove fish, vegetables and sauce to a serving plate, and sprinkle remaining cilantro on top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.