Ethiopian Spiced Fish Tibs with Berbere and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

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Pan-seared fish cubes tossed in a vibrant berbere and garlic sauce, served with sautéed vegetables. This Ethiopian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs berbere spice mix, minced garlic cloves, chopped green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb firm white fish fillets (e.g., tilapia or cod), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 tbsp berbere spice mix
3 minced garlic cloves
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup chopped tomato
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 lb cubed firm white fish with 1 1/2 tbsp berbere spice mix, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup chopped red onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 cup chopped green bell pepper and 1 cup chopped tomato to the skillet, cooking for 4 minutes until softened.
Step 4: Push vegetables to the side and add marinated fish cubes to the center of the pan, searing for 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Step 5: Stir fish and vegetables together gently, then add 2 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, tossing to combine.
Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with injera or rice.