Spicy Harissa Fish in Tomato Sauce
North African-style fish simmered in a bright, fiery tomato sauce spiked with harissa and warm spices. Ready in 25 minutes—a weeknight dinner that tastes like you've been cooking all day.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 318
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 1 can (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1.25 lb white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or sea bass)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Stir in garlic and harissa, cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3
Pour in crushed tomatoes and cumin. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Nestle fish fillets into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered until fish flakes easily at the thickest part, 8–10 minutes.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning. Scatter cilantro or parsley over the top.
- 6
Serve immediately, spooning sauce over each fillet.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch), with lid optional
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
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