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Recipe

Fish Tagine with Tomatoes, Capers, and Cinnamon

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 20

ingredients

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (1 7/8 cups) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons drained capers
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 (3/4 cup) pieces hake or halibut fillet (about 1 inch-thick)

directions

Heat cumin in oil in a 12 inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, capers, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Pat fish dry and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then add to skillet. Cover and simmer until fish is just cooked through, 9 minutes.