1kg2lb 2oz white firm fish (grouper, amberjack, haddock, cod, sea bass, grey mullet, carp or Nile perch), cut through the bone into thick slices or use thick fillets
1/3cupoildon't waste extra virgin on this
10clovesgarliccrushed
2tablespoonsMoroccan or good quality Hungarian sweet paprika
1tablespoonor less cayenne pepper
1teaspoonground caraway
1teaspoonground cumin
2-3tablespoonstomato paste
1cupwater
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large shallow pan. Add the garlic and spices and fry over high heat while stirring until the oil becomes aromatic. Add the tomato paste and stir until blended. Add the water and cook with a covered pot for about 5 minutes.
Add the fish to the sauce, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat. If the sauce does not completely cover the fish, turn them halfway through the cooking.
Cook for about 10 minutes or until the fish is flaky. Serve with couscous.