
Seafood Briouates
If you were sitting in our family salon right now, I would serve you this. Triangular pastries filled with a spicy mix of shrimp, white fish, vermicelli, and harissa. Rooted deeply in our Berber and Andalusian heritage, this is more than just a dish—it's a story told through spices. Trust me, you'll need plenty of crusty bread to soak up every last drop.
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Ingredients
- Warqa dough
- Shrimp
- White fish
- Chinese vermicelli
- Harissa
- Chermoula
- Butter
Step-by-Step Instructions
What makes this dish a true Masterpiece?
Start by gathering your ingredients. The magic always begins with patience and the right spices.
Sauté the seafood with chermoula and harissa.
Mix with soaked
chopped vermicelli.
Place a spoonful of filling on a strip of pastry and fold into a tight triangle.
Fry or bake until crispy.
Serve immediately in the center of the table. In Morocco, we never eat alone—Karam (hospitality) demands we share!
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