Step 1

Season flour with salt, pepper, and paprika

Step 2

Coat fish on all sides with flour

Step 3

Add one tablespoon of oil in a frying pan and

Step 4

Lightly cook on both sides until slightly golden (2 minutes on each side)

Step 5

Remove and set aside - keep warm.

Step 6

Heat oil in a skillet

Step 7

Saute the onion and garlic until translucent

Step 8

Add tomato paste, spices, salt, and pepper - saute a minute

Step 9

Then add the can of crushed tomatoes and water

Step 10

Stir well - let cook covered for 10 minutes.

Step 11

Gently place the fish in the tomato sauce

Step 12

Shimmy/shake the pan so the fish sinks into the sauce

Step 13

Cover again and cook another 10 minutes

Step 14

Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 15

Serve with steamed rice, couscous, pita bread, challah or try crusty French baguette.

Step 16

Enjoy!