Fish Chermoula Recipe

• 1/2 tsp Coriander seeds
• 12 whl black peppercorns
• 1/4 tsp Dry warm red pepper flakes A large healthy pinch saffron threads, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp Coarse salt
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 med Onion, chopped (about 1 c.)
• 1/3 c. Finely minced fresh parsley leaves
• 2 Tbsp. Chopped preserved lemon peel plus 2 Tbsp. preserved lemon juice or possibly fresh lemon juice to taste
• 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. Finely minced fresh coriander
• 1 x Garlic clove, chopped
• 6 x Skinless small fish fillets such as sea, red snapper, or possibly any bass, other hard white lean fish (about 1 3/4 pounds)
• 2 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
• 1/2 c. Water
• 4 x Fennel bulbs, (about 3 pounds), trimmed and cut lengthwise into thin strips, reserving fronds for garnish if you like

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