Aharaimi / Chraime

Ingredients

• •2 lb white fish fillets such as cod, bass, or perch
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •6 garlic cloves, minced
• •1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• •2 tbsp tomato paste
• •2 tsp ground cumin
• •2 tsp sweet paprika
• •1/4 tsp cayenne, or to taste
• •1 tsp kosher salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1/4 cup chopped parsley
• •1 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet or shallow pot and gently sauté the garlic until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, and water and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Lay the fish fillets into the sauce in a single layer.

4. 4

   Spoon some sauce over the fish, cover, and cook gently until the fish is just done, 10 to 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with chopped parsley and let the dish rest for a few minutes.

6. 6

   Serve warm with challah or bread to soak up the spicy sauce.