Squid Tagine with Rice – Flavorful Moroccan Style Seafood Tajine

Prep Time: 20 minutes   |   Cook Time: 40 minutes   |   Total Time: 1 hour   |   Servings: 4

This delicious **Squid Tagine with Rice** is a wonderful Moroccan-inspired seafood dish. Tender squid pieces are simmered with fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and rich tomato sauce, then finished in the oven for a beautiful golden color. Served with hot white rice, it creates a satisfying and impressive meal full of Mediterranean flavors.

In this easy Squid Tagine recipe, the squid is gently cooked with onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, and a blend of cumin and coriander. Fresh parsley adds brightness, while a touch of oatmeal helps thicken the sauce naturally. The result is tender squid in a flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with fluffy rice.

Whether you want to try something new with seafood or looking for a special family meal, this Moroccan-style squid tagine is sure to impress. It is healthy, gluten-free, and packed with taste.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 kg squid, cleaned and cut into squares
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 sweet bell pepper, chopped
• 1 hot pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 Maggi cube or bouillon powder
• 2 tbsp oatmeal
• Fresh parsley, chopped (to taste)
• Salt to taste
• Olive oil or butter for cooking

Instructions

1. Wash the squid thoroughly and cut it into square pieces.
2. Chop the onion, garlic, sweet pepper, hot pepper, and tomatoes.
3. In a large pot or tagine, heat some oil or butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until it softens slightly. Then add the garlic, sweet pepper, and hot pepper. Stir for a few minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the squid pieces, salt, cumin, coriander, and the Maggi cube. Mix everything well and cook for several minutes.
5. Stir in the tomato paste, chopped parsley, and a little water if needed. Let the mixture simmer until the squid is tender.
6. Transfer the mixture into a clay tagine or oven-safe dish. Bake in a preheated oven until it gets a nice golden color on top.
7. Serve hot with fluffy white rice. Garnish with toasted nuts if desired. Enjoy!

Tips for Success

• Clean the squid very well to remove any unpleasant smell.
• Do not overcook the squid or it will become rubbery — cook until just tender.
• Adjust the amount of hot pepper according to your spice preference.
• The oatmeal helps thicken the sauce naturally without using flour.
• Serve immediately with rice so the rice can absorb the rich, spicy sauce.

Enjoy this tasty and aromatic **Squid Tagine with Rice** — a wonderful Moroccan-style seafood dish that brings rich flavors to your table!