Moroccan Shabbat Fish

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Every Shabbat my mother-in-law makes this Moroccan fish. I've modified it since the fish she uses in Israel isn't available in the Midwest. When you smell this fish cooking, you know it's Shabbat! Serve this with lots of challah to soak up the yummy juice!

Submitted by Sephardi Jessi
Updated on August 4, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 fillets
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Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips

  • 3 tomatoes, sliced

  • 6 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets

  • 1 cup water

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons paprika

  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

  2. Layer sliced red peppers and tomatoes in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange tilapia fillets on top.

  3. Whisk water, oil, paprika, bouillon granules, cayenne, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over tilapia, then sprinkle with parsley. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until tilapia flakes easily with a fork and vegetables tender, about 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278 Calories
12g Fat
6g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 303mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 36g 72%
Vitamin C 43mg 47%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 995mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.