Lemony Fish With Vegetables And Tahini Sauce

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Lemony Fish With Vegetables And Tahini Sauce

A practical Lemony Fish With Vegetables And Tahini Sauce recipe with measured ingredients and a step-by-step method. Ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 250G/9Oz Couscous
  • 2 Tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 6 Spring Onions, Thinly Sliced
  • 2 Preserved Lemons, Washed, Sliced, Inner Pulp Removed, Skinroughly Chopped
  • 2 Tsp Chopped Fresh Coriander
  • 18 Cherry Tomatoes, Quartered
  • 1.2Kg/2Lb 9Oz Monkfish Fillet
  • 6 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tsp Saffron Threads
  • 2 Small Fennel Bulbs, Cut In Half, Core Removed, Sliced Into 5Mm Slices
  • Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Cucumber, Peeled, Seeded And Sliced
  • 15 Radishes, Sliced Thinly
  • 200G/7Oz Greek Yoghurt
  • 1 Lemon, Juice Only
  • 1/2 Tsp Sumac (Available From Some Supermarkets And Middle Eastern Shops)
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Method

  1. Marinate cod fillet with tomato puree and 3/4 cup tomato puree and season. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Peel fennel and cut into wedges, place on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Remove and allow to cool. Meanwhile, place the grated cucumber, radishes, half the coriander, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Add the yoghurt, lemon juice, remaining coriander, pepper and 2 teaspoons cumin seeds and mix well.
  4. Meanwhile, place a large grill pan on medium heat and add the olive oil.
  5. Add the grilled fish fillet to the hot pan and cook for 3 4 minutes on each side.
  6. To serve, place the fish on plates and top with a little of the vegetable mixture and garnish with more coriander leaves and toasted cumin seeds.

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