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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
20-Min Chraime (Israeli Spiced Fish)
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in harissa and cumin, then add crushed tomatoes and roasted peppers. Simmer for 3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Season sauce lightly with salt and pepper. Lay fish fillets on top; they should nestle into the sauce.

  5. Step 5

    Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until fish is opaque throughout, about 6-8 minutes.

  6. 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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