Fish Fillets with Harissa and Olives
Fish fillets in tomato sauce with olives, spiced with a harissa paste.
Servings Prep Time
6people 15minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Servings Prep Time
6people 15minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Add 3 tbsp of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet, and heat over medium heat.
  2. Cut the fish into fillets and salt each fillet.
  3. Fillets will be cooked in batches. Add more olive oil when needed as after each batch some oil will be absorbed.
  4. Put the flour on the plate. Roll and dust each fish fillet before putting it in the hot oil. Cook on each side 1.5-2 minutes, or until golden.
  5. Transfer to a clean plate.
  6. Add 3 tbsp olive oil to the skillet and cook onion and garlic for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
  7. Add chopped tomatoes, harissa, bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  8. Remove the bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
  9. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  10. Return the fish to the skillet, add olives and cover the fish with the sauce. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the fish is tender.
  11. Add lemon juice and parsley.
Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from” The Essential Mediterranean Cookbook”