Moroccan Spiced Fish Recipe

Name: Moroccan Spiced Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon garlic, minced or pressed; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 lbs catfish fillets, about 1 inch thick; plain yogurt; lemon wedge; basil or mint (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon garlic, minced or pressed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs catfish fillets, about 1 inch thick
plain yogurt
lemon wedge
basil or mint (for garnish)

1
Adjust the oven rack to 3 to 4 inches below the broiling element.
2
In a small bowl combine the garlic, oil, cumin, cinnamon, allspice and salt.
3
Preheat the broiler.
4
Rinse the fish and pat dry.
5
With a sharp knife, trim white or grayish fat from skin side and edges of each fillet.
6
Rub the top of fillets with the spice mixture, then arrange on a broiler pan.
7
Broil the fish, without turning it, until opaque in the center, 10 to 12 minutes.
8
Serve with dollops of plain yogurt, wedges of lemon and chopped fresh cilantro, basil or mint, if you like.

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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: 1 tablespoon garlic, minced or pressed, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Spiced Fish falls under the Seafood 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 Spiced Fish

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