North African Fish Stew Recipe

Name: North African Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons golden raisins; 1/4 cup salted roasted cashews; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 4 medium tomatoespeeled, seeded and sliced crosswise 1 inch thick; 1 tablespoon ras el hanout (Moroccan spice blend); 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock; 1 1/2 pounds catfish or tilapia fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 cups couscous; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1/4 cup salted roasted cashews
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 medium tomatoespeeled, seeded and sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon ras el hanout (Moroccan spice blend)
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 pounds catfish or tilapia fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups couscous
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 scallions, thinly sliced

1
In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.
2
Add half of the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until browned, 8 minutes.
3
With a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.
4
Add the raisins and cashews to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
5
Transfer to the plate.
6
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet along with the remaining onion and both peppers.
7
Cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
8
Add the tomatoes, ras el hanout and stock, cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
9
Season the fish with salt and pepper and add to the skillet.
10
Cook over moderately high heat until the fish is cooked, 5 minutes.
11
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
12
Put the couscous in a heatproof bowl and toss with the cinnamon and cumin.
13
Pour the boiling water over the couscous, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
14
Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper.
15
Spoon the couscous into bowls and top with the fish stew.
16
Garnish with the onion, raisins, cashews and scallions.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons golden raisins, 1/4 cup salted roasted cashews, and more.

Yes, North African Fish Stew 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.

North African Fish Stew

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