Moroccan Fish Pie (Pastilla, Bastilla)
Moroccan Fish Pie, also known as Pastilla or Bastilla, is a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors wrapped in layers of crispy phyllo dough. This recipe features tender fish cooked in a fragrant blend of Moroccan spices, combined with a mixture of eggs, almonds, and herbs, all encased in thin, flaky pastry sheets. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon, this dish offers a unique culinary experience that balances the richness of the filling with the delicate crunch of the pastry. Perfect for special occasions or gatherings, Moroccan Fish Pie is sure to impress your guests with its exotic taste and elegant presentation.
Servings: 12
Calories: 359kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb filo dough sheets box
- 4 pounds fresh fish fillets ie: whiting, cod, tilapia, etc.
- water for poaching fish
- 1 cup parsley chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 stick butter melted (or 1/2 cup olive oil)
- 2 egg yolks to brush
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Instructions
- Poach fish in salted water for 5 to 10 minutes or until flaky.
- Crumble the fish in a bowl and mix in parsley, paprika, cumin, salt, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Set aside.
- Place the filo sheets around the baking dish with 1/3 of the sheet hanging from the edges of the dish. Place 2 sheets in the center of the baking dish.
- Brush the pastries with melted butter and brush the edges with egg yolk.
- Place the filling in the center of the baking dish and bring the pastry edges to the center.
- Cover the top of the Pastilla with 2 more sheets and tuck in their edges. Brush with melted butter and egg yolk.
- Bake the Pastilla for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Sprinkle Confectioner's sugar and cinnamon mixture over crust while still hot.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Recipe Notes French: PASTILLA INDIVIDUELLE AU POISSON
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 597IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg