MOROCCAN FISH

Moroccan Fish

4 fish fillets (red snapper or Mullet)

1 T. olive oil

10 cloves garlic, crushed

2-3 red peppers

2 carrots

1 small can tomato paste

1 hot jalapeno pepper

1 t. salt

½ t. pepper

3 t. sweet paprika

½ t. turmeric

½ t. cumin

1/4 tsp of brown sugar

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Sear fillets (both sides) quickly in pan with a small amount of olive oil and lemon juice.  Remove & set aside.

Crush garlic, chop peppers into large pieces and cut carrots into circles.

In a large pot add 1 T. olive oil.  Add garlic, red peppers & carrots to the pot. Cook on high for a few minutes.

Add 1 small can tomato paste and 1 jalapeno pepper that has beenopened and seeds taken out (but don’t chop the pepper).

Add all the spices and the water (water should almost cover contents of pot, but not completely).  Bring to a boil.

  Cover & cook for 40 minutes or until sauce has thickened and vegtables are soft Add fish & reduce heat to low and cook for another 20 min