I have many fond memories of Fried Fish Dinners at my mother-in-law's. We'd arrive at her home to find her working over a single burner, frying different vegetables one-by-one to accompany the fried fish, salads and beans she'd already prepared. The spread of food was a such a treat and a labor of love.
Pick from the menu ideas here when planning an authentic Moroccan Fried Fish Dinner.
1. Fried Whiting
Fried whiting is very popular in Morocco, and quite easy to prepare. Select smaller fish for a better taste.
2. Fried Sardines Stuffed with Chermoula
Our whole family loves these – double fillets of sardine are stuffed with chermoula before being pan fried.
3. Moroccan Fried Eggplant
Eggplant slices are dipped in batter seasoned with cumin, salt and pepper, and then pan fried. Quick, easy and perfect with fried fish.
4. Moroccan Fried Peppers
Cumin and salt are the only seasonings necessary to give great taste to fried peppers.
5. Moroccan Fried Tomatoes
Fried tomato slices are a simple, tasty side for fried fish. Add salt, pepper and cumin to taste.
6. Zaalouk - Cooked Eggplant and Tomato Salad
This Moroccan salad can be prepared a day in advance. Eggplants and tomatoes are cooked with spices until tender enough to mash. Serve as a dip with bread.
7. Taktouka - Cooked Salad of Tomatoes and Roasted Peppers
This zesty cooked salad is also eaten as a dip. It always disappears quickly in my home!
8. Moroccan Stewed Lentils
Moroccan Stewed Lentils are a very popular accompaniment to fried fish, and delicious and filling enough to serve as a main course.
9. Moroccan Stewed White Beans
If you're convinced that you don't like white beans, this dish will change your mind. Moroccan White Beans are saucy, zesty and flavorful, and a great side to fried whiting or sardines.10. Patate Frite
Can't imagine serving fried fish without French fries? Try this Belgian method of frying the potatoes twice.
