MOROCCAN SPICED FISH WITH SWEET POTATO MASH

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Spiced white fish served over a bed of mashed sweet potatoes. You can use commercial harissa, or make your own. Tilapia or cod work well for this recipe.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Fish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tsp unsalted butter, softened
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2-1 tsp harissa paste
1 lemon (zest of)
1/8 c fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 piece gingerroot (1-inch) peeled and grated
2 white fish filets, skinless

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F Coat a small baking dish (big enough to just hold fish filets) with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. Cook the sweet potatoes in boiling, salted water for about 10 minutes or until just tender when pierced with a knife.
  • 3. Meanwhile, mix together the butter with the garlic, harissa, lemon zest, and cilantro.
  • 4. When the potatoes are ready, drain thoroughly, mash with the ginger and add salt and pepper to taste; keep warm.
  • 5. Place the fish in baking pan, season with salt and pepper, then spread half the butter mixture over each fillet. Bake for about 8 minutes until just cooked through.
  • 6. Serve with the mashed sweet potatoes.

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