Moroccan Spiced Fish - From Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers

MOROCCAN SPICED FISH

Any firm fish is fine for this intensely flavored and aromatic dish. If you have the time, coat the fish with the spice mixture, cover and refrigerate for an hour or two to marinate.

3 tablespoons Moroccan Spice Mix (see below)
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 pounds fish fillets

Preheat oven to 350. In a bowl, stire together Moroccan Spice Mix and garlic, cilantro, olive oil, and lemon juice. Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets and cut them into chunks. Dredge the pieces of fish in the spice mixture and place them in an oiled baking dish. Spoon any spice mixture that is left over the top of the fish.

Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flaky, but still moist.

MOROCCAN SPICE MIX

This is also a terrific spice mix to flavor roasted vegetables and baked or grilled shrimp.

2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger or cinnamon
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne or black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Stir together all ingredients. Store in a sealed container in the cupboard.
Yield 1/2 cup

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