B'tayavon: Moroccan cod

*Feel free to substitute the cod for bass or snapper. Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas 3/4 cup water 6 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper flakes 5 tablespoons olive oil, separated ½ teaspoon ground coriander salt and pepper 2 pounds cod fillets, 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/3 cup…

Moroccan cod

*Feel free to substitute the cod for bass, snapper, or haddock. Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas 3/4 cup water 6 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper flakes 5 tablespoons olive oil, separated ½ teaspoon ground coriander salt and pepper 2 pounds cod fillets, 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/3…

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