Ingredients:

• 2 sea bream fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1/2 cup green olives
• 1 preserved lemon, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup fish stock or water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

• Rinse the sea bream fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

1. Cook the Onions and Spices:

• Heat the olive oil in a tagine or a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

1. Add Spices:

• Stir in the ground ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the spices to release their aromas.

1. Add Vegetables and Liquid:

• Add the chopped tomato, carrot, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the tagine. Stir to combine with the onion and spice mixture.
• Pour in the fish stock or water and add the saffron along with its soaking water. Stir well.

1. Simmer the Tagine:

• Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the tagine or skillet with a lid and let it cook for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

1. Add Sea Bream and Olives:

• Place the sea bream fillets on top of the vegetable mixture. Add the green olives and preserved lemon, if using.
• Cover again and let it cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

1. Finish and Serve:

• Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro and parsley over the tagine just before serving.
• Serve the sea bream tagine hot with couscous or crusty bread.

Enjoy your delicious Sea Bream Tagine!