Grilled Moroccan Fish

A flavorful Moroccan-inspired grilled fish dish featuring a rich marinade with spices, herbs, and citrus.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Family Secret Recipes, Moroccan, Nanny, Nanny Bev
Yield: 4
Author: Nanny Bev

Materials

Main Ingredients

  • 4 fresh thick white fish fillets (snapper or swordfish)
  • 80 g pitted chopped green olives
  • 1 thinly sliced lemon Approximately 1 medium lemon
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons toasted cumin seeds
  • 1 handful fresh coriander Approximately 15g
  • 2 to taste chillies Adjust according to preference
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 cm peeled fresh ginger
  • 60 ml lemon juice
  • 60 ml water
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 4 teaspoons sea salt
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 125 ml olive oil

Instructions

Instructions

  • Blend all marinade ingredients together, adding oil last.
  • Remove to bowl and set aside.
  • In a flat wide dish, pour marinade over fish fillets. Ensure the fillets are coated evenly.
  • Let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes (several hours is best).
  • Heat flat grill or barbecue to medium heat (approximately 180°C). Oil grill.
  • Grill fish for 5-6 minutes on each side. Baste with a small amount of marinade.
  • Heat remaining marinade (do not boil). Add lemon slices and olives.
  • Spoon a few tablespoons of hot marinade onto serving platter.
  • Serve fish garnished with mint leaves.

Notes

Serve with thick yoghurt, a dollop of green chutney, and couscous for a complete meal.

A flavorful Moroccan-inspired grilled fish dish featuring a rich marinade with spices, herbs, and citrus.

Notes: Serve with thick yoghurt, a dollop of green chutney, and couscous for a complete meal.