Ingredients

  • 14 cup coriander, chopped
  • 14 cup parsley, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 (6 ounce) chilean sea bass fillets, skin removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cups tomatoes, chopped (fresh or canned)

Method

  • 1.
  • In a food processor or by hand, combine coriander, parsley and garlic.
  • Process until chunky.
  • Add olive oil, red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, lemon juice and zest.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Process until all ingredients are combined.
  • 2.
  • Spread half of spice mixture over fish fillets in a baking dish and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • 3.
  • For sauce, heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
  • Add onion and saute 2 minutes or until onion is softened.
  • Stir in remaining spice mixture and tomatoes.
  • Simmer together for 10 minutes.
  • Place fish on top of sauce, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until fish is cooked and it begins to split on top.
  • 4.
  • Place fish on serving plate and pour sauce around.
  • Serves 4.