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Egyptian Fish Tagine (Samak Tajine)
A community recipe for Egyptian Fish Tagine (Samak Tajine), adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.
Gather
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 can Tomatoes
- 1 cup Stock
- 1 Lemon juice
- As needed Salt to taste
- As needed Pepper to taste
- 4 Fish fillets (such as Nile perch or red snapper)
- As needed Parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Make it
Method
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a tagine or deep skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- 3
Add the ground cumin, ground paprika, ground cayenne pepper, ground coriander, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine and let the spices toast for a minute to release their flavors.
- 4
Add the diced tomatoes (including the juice) to the tagine or skillet. Stir to incorporate the spices with the tomatoes.
- 5
Pour in the vegetable or fish stock and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the sauce gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 7
Carefully place the fish fillets into the simmering sauce, ensuring they are submerged. Spoon some of the sauce over the fish to coat them evenly.
- 8
Cover the tagine or skillet with a lid and let the fish cook in the sauce for about 15–20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 9
Once the fish is cooked, remove the tagine or skillet from the heat.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro. It pairs well with Egyptian bread or rice.
Source & rights
Where this recipe comes from
Adapted from “Egyptian Fish Tagine (Samak Tajine)” by Wikibooks contributors, revision 4511875, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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