Seafood Tagine with Chermoula Sauce

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This Seafood Tagine with Chermoula Sauce unites fresh seafood or fish with a zesty Moroccan marinade of spices, herbs, and olive oil. Gently cooked in a tagine, it’s aromatic, full-flavored, and perfect for the family dinner or special occasion.

• Ingredients :
• 🐠 For the Chermoula Marinade:
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp cayenne (optional)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 🦐 For the Tagine:
• 500g white fish fillets (like cod or sea bass)
• 200g shrimp, peeled
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• ½ cup water or fish broth
• Lemon slices (for garnish)

• 👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
• Mix all chermoula ingredients in a bowl. Marinate the fish and shrimp for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat a little olive oil in a tagine or deep pan over medium heat.
• Layer onions, bell pepper, and tomatoes at the bottom.
• Place the marinated seafood on top and pour any remaining chermoula over it.
• Add water or fish broth, cover, and simmer gently for 15–20 minutes until the fish is cooked and tender.
• Garnish with lemon slices and fresh herbs before serving.

🍋 Tips / Notes

💡 For a richer flavor, add a few green olives or preserved lemon slices to the tagine. Serve with steamed couscous or warm Moroccan bread.