Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

Moroccan Fish and Veg Tagine

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 35m
Cook Time: 55m
Total Time: 1h 30m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For the Chermoula

Nutritional Information

778
Calories
18.1g
Fat
52.6g
Carbohydrate
101.6g
Protein
372mg
Cholesterol
1303mg
Sodium
Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

Recipe Description

This Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Potatoes, Carrots, Tomatoes and Peppers has everything a baked fish should have. Cooked in a baking dish, I use 2 whole fish to feed my family, along with potato slices, tomato slices, green pepper rings and whole chilis and an absolute array of herbs and spices like garlic, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, ginger and my all time favorite cilantro!

To make Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Potatoes, Carrots, Tomatoes and Peppers, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare chermoula

    3 min
    Step 1 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with VegetablesStep 1 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

    In a small bowl, mix 1 bunch of finely chopped cilantro, 4 cloves of chopped garlic, 2 tablespoons of paprika, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ginger, if using, ¼ teaspoon crumbled saffron threads, ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Combine until a thin marinade forms.

  2. 2

    Marinate fish

    30 min
    Step 2 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

    Reserve half of the prepared chermoula and use the remaining half to generously coat the fish all over and inside the cavity. Cover and leave at room temperature, while proceeding with the following steps, for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for a few hours to overnight, to marinate.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven and prepare baking dish

    5 min
    Step 3 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

    Preheat the oven to 425 °F and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.

  4. 4

    Prepare vegetables

    3 min
    Step 4 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with VegetablesStep 4 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

    To prepare vegetables, first arrange a layer of 2 large carrots cut into thin sticks, crossing them over to create a bed-like structure. Top with 2 large sliced potatoes, in a single layer over the carrots and season with salt, ginger, and pepper, to taste.

  5. 5

    Add fish and tomatoes

    3 min
    Step 5 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with VegetablesStep 5 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

    Gently place the 2 marinated fish over the potatoes, then top and surround with thin slices from 3 or 4 tomatoes.

  6. 6

    Thin reserved chermoula

    2 min
    Step 6 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with VegetablesStep 6 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

    Combine reserved chermoula with about ¼ cup of water and a few tablespoons of olive oil to prepare a thinner sauce and pour this over the fish and vegetables.

  7. 7

    Add toppings

    2 min
    Step 7 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

    Finally, top the fish with 2 green peppers, sliced into rings, a handful of olives, 2 whole chilis and about 1 or 2 sliced lemons.

  8. 8

    Bake covered

    25 min
    Step 8 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

    Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes.

  9. 9

    Bake uncovered

    30 min
    Step 9 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

    Remove the foil and continue baking for about 20-30 minutes until the fish and vegetables are fully cooked.

  10. 10

    Reduce sauce

    3 min
    Step 10 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

    If the sauce has not reduced, you may set aside the fish to keep warm, pour the sauce into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes until sauce is reduced then pour it back, immediately, over the fish.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

    Garnish with 2 tablespoons of parsley or cilantro, if using, then serve and enjoy!

Just describing this Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Potatoes, Carrots, Tomatoes and Peppers makes me excited to make it! Let us know when you try it out and if you love it too! Tag us online with the hashtag #cookmerecipes, to be in touch!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Giulia
January 30, 2025
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I made this tagine for my family's Sunday dinner. The flavors blended so well, and my kids loved the vegetables! It reminded me of my trip to Marrakech, a taste of home. So easy and delightfull!

Yasmin75
December 16, 2024
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Made this fish tagine for my fam last Sunday. Super easy and flavorful. The cilantro really brought it together. My kids loved it, which is rare. Will def make again.

Tomás García
August 21, 2024
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¡Qué delicia! Este tagín me recordó a las cenas en casa de mi abuela. La combinación de especias es brutal. Preparé esta receta para una cena con mi esposa y a ella le encantó. Sencillo y sabroso, ¡definitivamente vuelvo a hacerlo!

Roxy
January 24, 2024
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OMG this Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine was lush! I made it for my mates last week and they were well impressed. The spices made it pop, and the fish was so flaky. I didn't even know I could make fish taste this good. Definitely gonna cook it again for sure.

Vicky
October 16, 2023
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Yummy!

Tom
October 1, 2023
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Exceptional

Zara
October 1, 2023
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This fish tagine was super easy! I made it for a family dinner and my kiddos loved it. The spices were perfect, and it made the house smell amazing. Even my picky eater enjoyed it. Definitely a keeper in our home.

Diane
January 17, 2023
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This recipe was super easy! My family loved the fish and veggies. Reminds me of a vacation in Morocco. Highly recommend.

Hannah
September 13, 2022
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Amazing! Made this for my family last night, and they loved it. The flavors were bursting, and my kids even asked for seconds! It's now a dinner favorite in our home.

Fiona
July 20, 2022
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I made this tagine for my friends' dinner party. The flavors were incredible and reminded me of a magical trip to Morocco!

Charles Williams
October 15, 2020
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This tagine brought back memories of my trip to Morocco. Simply great flavors!

Faith
August 9, 2020
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Amazing flavors! I made this for my solo dinner, feeling proud of myself as I enjoyed every bite. The herbs gave it a fresh twist. Absolutely love it!

Calista Kurtic
May 6, 2020
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Perfection on a plate, the kalamata olives are also good with this fish dish and the stuffed fish fillet too.

Maren Lepre
April 27, 2020
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Delicious fish with vegetables really healthy and refreshing meal.

Marcella Groetsch
April 25, 2020
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Kinda zesty cause of the lemon and the chilli pepper also makes it more sourish but I enjoyed it, the flavor really goes well with the fish.

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