Middle Eastern Tomato Garlic Fish

As soon as I saw this recipe, I just had to make it!  Not only does it come from one of my favorite food bloggers, but it's from my favorite cuisine!  Plus it's made with fish (which I am trying to eat more of) so it was all systems go!

 {Middle Eastern Tomato Garlic Fish}

 {Fish steaming is delicious flavors!}

{Middle Eastern Tomato Garlic Fish side view}

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Middle Eastern Tomato Garlic Fish
From Tori Avey

2 red peppers, roasted and cut into stripes (learn how to roast peppers here)
1 cup fresh parsley and/or cilantro (I used about 3/4 cup parsley to 1/4 cup cilantro)
12 whole cloves garlic
4 filets of fish (cod, swai, or sea bass)
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (use less if you don't like it too spicy)
1 1/2 cups hot water
1-6 ox can tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (use less if you don't like it too spicy)

1. In a large saucepan, spread the peppers, fresh herbs, and garlic on the bottom to make a "bed" for the fish.
2. Place fish on top of the herb bed and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
3. Mix remaining ingredients until well combined.
4. Pour seasoned tomato mixture over fish.
5. Bring sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low and cover.
6. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until fish is flaky.
7. Serve.

The flavors were so good and fresh; it took very little time to make (about 20 minutes).  Served with a salad, this is a perfect meal!

How do you get fish into your diet?  I'd love to hear more ideas!Pin It