FISH FILLETS WITH HARISSA AND BLACK OLIVES (TUNISIA)

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A delicious way to serve halibut or other firm fleshed white fish with a distinct Mediterranean flavor! ***Note:Harissa is a Tunisian hot red sauce made from chile peppers, spices, and sometimes tomatoes.

Provided by Alskann

Categories     Halibut

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs thick fish fillets (any white fish)
salt and pepper, to taste
flour (for dusting)
olive oil (for frying)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon harissa
1 medium bay leaf
1 cup pitted kalamata olive
1 fresh lemon, juice of, about 1-2 tablespoons
fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Season fish with salt and pepper.
  • Dust with flour and fry in hot olive oil until golden brown on all sides.
  • Transfer fish to a side dish. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, harissa, bay leaf and 1/2 cup water. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add olives and fish fillets and continue cooking, uncovered, until the fish is tender and the sauce thick.
  • Add lemon juice to taste. Discard the bay leaf.
  • Serve, sprinkled with parsley.

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