Moroccan Fish in Spicy Tomato Sauce | Chraime | Moroccan Recipe

white fish fillets

🥗Healthier: salmon

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is often less expensive and still provides a mild flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still offering a neutral taste.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley or spinach can provide a fresh note without the cost.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes can add heat at a lower price.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and red bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer.

Add fish fillets and cover; cook until fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 10 minutes.

Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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