Harissa Baked Fish with Preserved Lemon
Harissa Baked Fish with Preserved Lemon
Ingredients
For the Harissa Marinade
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 preserved lemon, finely chopped, pulp removed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Fish
- 1 1/2 pounds firm white fish fillets, such as cod, halibut, or snapper
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges, as needed, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the harissa paste, olive oil, finely chopped preserved lemon, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well until a smooth marinade forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Place them in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the harissa marinade evenly over the fish, ensuring each fillet is well coated. You can use the back of a spoon or your hands to spread it.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Garnish the baked fish with fresh chopped cilantro and parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Harissa Baked Fish with Preserved Lemon
Ingredients
For the Harissa Marinade
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 preserved lemon, finely chopped, pulp removed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Fish
- 1 1/2 pounds firm white fish fillets, such as cod, halibut, or snapper
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges, as needed, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the harissa paste, olive oil, finely chopped preserved lemon, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well until a smooth marinade forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Place them in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the harissa marinade evenly over the fish, ensuring each fillet is well coated. You can use the back of a spoon or your hands to spread it.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Garnish the baked fish with fresh chopped cilantro and parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 2 min