Spiced Char With Moroccan Carrots Recipes

PICKLED DILL CARROTS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Pack the carrots and dill sprigs into a 1-quart jar.
• Make the brine: Combine the vinegar, 3/4 cup water, the sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, the dill seeds, caraway seeds and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Pour the hot brine into the jar and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 1 week.

MOROCCAN SPICED WHITE FISH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Score the fish with a paring knife by making several 1-inch slits in the skin on each side, being careful not to cut in too deep. Put the fish on a dish and drizzle with the lemon juice and 1/2 of the oil. Press the garlic into the score marks. Rub the spice mix all over the inside and outside of the fish. Cover with plastic wrap, and allow it to marinate in the fridge for one hour. Heat a skillet large enough to hold the whole fish over high heat until it is almost smoking. Carefully pour the remaining oil into the pan and let it heat. Place the fish in the pan, sear it well on both sides, and then place it in the oven for about 7 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily. Transfer the fish to a serving platter.
• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

SPICED CHAR WITH MOROCCAN CARROTS

Steps:

• Toast the almonds in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool.
• Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, then add the carrots, apricots and 3/4 cup water. Reduce the heat to medium low; cover and simmer until the carrots are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover and add the toasted almonds, scallions, olives, honey, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon ras el hanout. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the liquid is reduced and the carrots are glazed, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
• Meanwhile, season the fish with the remaining 1 teaspoon ras el hanout and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the fish, skin-side down, and cook, flipping once, until just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes; season with salt. Remove from the heat and let the fish rest 2 minutes in the hot skillet. Serve with the carrots.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Spray an 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place bell pepper, carrots, onions, and zucchini on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and toss to evenly coat.
• Roast in preheated oven for about 15 minutes until tender, tossing once halfway through roasting.
• Then if desired move the oven rack closer to the broiler and broil for about 1 to 2 minutes to add a light char.
• While vegetables are roasting, in a small mixing bowl whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and season with ¼ teaspoon salt, set aside.
• Bring chicken broth, ½ teaspoon salt, and turmeric to a boil. Place couscous and raisins in a large mixing bowl, pour hot chicken broth over couscous, and stir. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Add roasted vegetables, chickpeas, almonds, cilantro, mint, and lemon mixture to couscous and toss to evenly coat. Season with a little more salt to taste as desired. Serve warm.

OLIVER'S FAVORITE BURNED UP CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Peel the carrots and cut into 2-inch pieces on the diagonal. In a large bowl toss the carrots with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the carrots in a single layer in a roasting pan. Roast the carrots for 20 minutes. Toss the carrots around in the pan and continue roasting for another 20 to 30 minutes or until carrots are tender and the edges are dark and caramelized.;