Moroccan Red Snapper with Cumin Seeds

Ingredients

• cumin seeds
• garlic cloves
• fresh parsley
• salt
• lemons
• red snapper
• carrots
• new potatoes
• tomatoes
• green bell pepper
• lemon
• mild green chilies
• water
• extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. 1grind together cumin seeds , garlic cloves , chopped parsley and salt with a mortar and pestle
2. 2transfer to a small bowl and mix in the lemon juice
3. 3place red snappers in a large , shallow baking pan and rub spice mixture all over fish
4. 4cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes
5. 5preheat oven to 500
6. 6remove fish from refrigerator and scatter carrots , potatoes , tomatoes , green bell pepper , sliced lemon , green chiles over and around fish
7. 7pour water and extra-virgin olive oil over fish and vegetables
8. 8bake , basting often , until fish is cooked through , about 30 minutes