Moroccan Shad With Fava Beans Recipe

Name: Moroccan Shad With Fava Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 to 6 garlic cloves, sliced; 3 red peppers, cut in 1-by-2-inch slices; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 pounds fresh fava beans in shells; 1 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika; Black pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 pounds boneless shad filets, with roe if you like (or salmon or rockfish)

Servings: persons

⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 to 6 garlic cloves, sliced
3 red peppers, cut in 1-by-2-inch slices
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 pounds fresh fava beans in shells
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
Black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 pounds boneless shad filets, with roe if you like (or salmon or rockfish)

1
Heat 1/3 cup of oil in wide pan with cover.
2
Add garlic and red peppers.
3
Saute slowly for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add 2 cups water and bring to boil.
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
While peppers are cooking, remove fava beans from pods.
7
Bring 6 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a pot.
8
Cook fava beans for about 4 minutes or until beans are al dente.
9
Drain, plunge beans in iced water and slip skins off beans.
10
Add fava beans to peppers with 1 teaspoon paprika, remaining salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, if using, along with shad and roe.
11
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika and all but 2 tablespoons of remaining cilantro on top of fish.
12
Simmer, covered, until shad is cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
13
Remove fish, vegetables and sauce to a serving plate, and sprinkle remaining cilantro on top.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 to 6 garlic cloves, sliced, 3 red peppers, cut in 1-by-2-inch slices, 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Shad With Fava Beans 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.

Moroccan Shad With Fava Beans

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