20-Min Chraime (Israeli Spiced Fish)
Tender white fish in a vibrant tomato sauce spiked with harissa and warm spices. One skillet, 20 minutes, tastes like you've been cooking all day.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 2
Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Stir in harissa and cumin, then add crushed tomatoes and roasted peppers. Simmer for 3 minutes.
Step 4
Season sauce lightly with salt and pepper. Lay fish fillets on top; they should nestle into the sauce.
Step 5
Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until fish is opaque throughout, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 6
Squeeze lemon over the fish. Serve hot with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet with lid (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- spatula
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