Moroccan pan-fried fish

Recipes / Fish

Fresh fish makes for a perfect summer meal - especially when drizzled with a delish sauce.

Recipe «Moroccan pan-fried fish» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more 10 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 1 bunch coriander, washed, dried, ends trimmed, 3 garlic cloves, peeled, 2 tsp ground cumin, Pinch of chilli powder, 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind , 60ml fresh lemon juice, 80ml olive oil, 2 tsp sweet paprika , 190g couscous, 250ml boiling water, 50g plain flour, 4 firm white fish fillets, Olive oil spray, 90g baby spinach leaves.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch coriander, washed, dried, ends trimmed 
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled 
  • 2 tsp ground cumin 
  • Pinch of chilli powder 
  • 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 
  • 60ml fresh lemon juice 
  • 80ml olive oil 
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika 
  • 190g couscous 
  • 250ml boiling water 
  • 50g plain flour 
  • 4 firm white fish fillets 
  • Olive oil spray 
  • 90g baby spinach leaves 

Instructions

  1. Place the coriander, garlic, cumin, chilli, lemon rind, lemon juice, oil and half the paprika in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
  2. Place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour over the boiling water and set aside for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to separate grains.
  3. Meanwhile, combine the flour and remaining paprika on a plate. Season with salt and pepper. Add the fish and turn to coat. Shake off excess. Spray a large non-stick frying pan with olive oil spray and place over medium heat. Add the fish and cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden brown.
  4. Place the spinach on a serving platter. Top with the fish and drizzle over the coriander mixture. Serve with couscous.