Description
Jamie Oliver’s Moroccan Fish Tagine brings Mediterranean coastal flavors directly to kitchen tables. Fragrant spices and tender fish create a delightful North African culinary experience you can savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 fillets of white fish (5.3 ounces each, skin off, no bones)
Grains:
- 5.3 ounces couscous
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 8.8 ounces cherry tomatoes (mixed colors)
- 8.8 ounces asparagus
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
Seasonings and Condiments:
- 2 heaped teaspoons rose harissa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons natural yogurt
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine couscous with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Carefully pour boiling water, ensuring it just covers the couscous entirely. Immediately seal the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap, allowing the grains to steam and absorb the liquid.
- Carefully peel and thinly slice fresh garlic cloves. Warm 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of extra virgin olive oil in a wide, shallow skillet over medium heat. Gently introduce the sliced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes, stirring to prevent burning and promote even cooking.
- Prepare the asparagus by snapping off the tough woody ends and chopping the tender stalks into bite-sized pieces. Add the asparagus to the simmering tomato and garlic mixture. Enhance the flavors with a balanced seasoning of kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
- Generously coat the fish fillet with most of the harissa paste, ensuring an even, vibrant coverage. Delicately place the seasoned fish on top of the vegetables in the skillet. Zest one lemon and squeeze half its juice over the fish. Pour 5 fluid ounces (150 milliliters) of water around the fish to create a gentle cooking environment.
- Cover the skillet and allow the fish to steam for 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Mix the remaining harissa with creamy yogurt, creating a spicy-tangy sauce. Drizzle the sauce over the fish and couscous. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrusy brightness.
Notes
- One-pan Mediterranean magic transforms simple ingredients into a flavor explosion.
- Fresh white fish becomes a restaurant-quality meal in under 20 minutes.
- Harissa’s fiery personality dances with cool yogurt for a perfect taste balance.
- Couscous eagerly absorbs every drop of the aromatic cooking juices.
- Bright lemon zest cuts through the fish’s richness, awakening every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg