Moroccan Sardine Tagine With Preserved Lemon And Olives
This Moroccan Sardine Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is popular in Arab cuisine. The combination of sardines, preserved lemon, and olives creates a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 sardine fillets
- 1 preserved lemon, sliced
- 1 cup green olives
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a tagine or large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the sardine fillets to the tagine and arrange the preserved lemon slices and green olives around the fish.
- Season with salt and pepper, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sardines are cooked through.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Tagine or large skillet Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Wooden spoon
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Moroccan Sardine Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives with couscous or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, add a pinch of saffron threads to the tagine while cooking.
Cost
$15