Moroccan Spiced Tilapia

A vibrant and aromatic dish featuring tender tilapia fillet seasoned with traditional Moroccan spices. This quick and flavorful recipe brings the essence of North African cuisine to your plate.

African
Easy 15 min 220 cal
Steps

1. In a small bowl, mix cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. 2. Rub the tilapia fillet evenly with the minced garlic, then coat it with the spice mixture. 3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. 4. Cook the tilapia for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. 5. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillet. 6. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Ingredients

1 tilapia fillet (about 150g) 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper to taste Lemon wedge for serving Fresh cilantro for garnish

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