Algerian Fish and Celery Tagine - Hut Bil Karfas

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 Pound Celery Stalk

2 Cloves Garlic

Salt And Pepper to taste

2 Teaspoons Paprika

1 Teaspoon Cumin

Saffron, to taste

1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

4 Pounds Bream Or Bass Fillets

1 Lemon Lemon Juice

12 Ounces Tomatoes, chopped

1 Tablespoon Parsley, finely chopped

Cooking Instructions:

Mix garlic, salt, spices and oil in spice grinder. Cut slashes in the fish. Rub the mixture into the fish, pressing well into the slashes. Lay the fish on a plate and cover with remaining mixture. Marinate for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut the celery into 2 inch chunks. Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish. Put the fish on the celery. Cover with tomatoes, lemon juice and parsley. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 more minutes.

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