Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish) Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish) Recipe

Ingredients

⅛ teaspoon saffron threads

1 tablespoon boiling water

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

or more to taste

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

1 ½ pounds skinless cod fillets

about 1-inch thick

¼ cup grapeseed oil

¼ orange

juiced

1 orange

cut into wedges

1 lime

cut into wedges

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Crush saffron threads to a powder in a small mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small bowl with 1 tablespoon boiling water. Stir cover and set saffron water aside.

Step 2

Combine flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt turmeric pepper onion powder and garlic powder on a large plate.

Step 3

Dry fish well with paper towels. Cut into 3-inch long pieces and season with salt. Dredge fish in the flour mixture on all sides.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add fish and fry on one side until nice and golden about 7 minutes. Flip fish drizzle saffron water over top and fry the other side until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork about 5 more minutes.

Step 5

Transfer fish to a serving platter. Squeeze orange juice over top and serve with orange and lime wedges.

Nutritional Information

Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 299.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.6g 63%

Carbohydrates: 9.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 14.9g 23%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 7%

Cholesterol: 62.4mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 71.3IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.7mg 75%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 40%

Vitamin C: 13.7mg 23%

Folate: 29.3mcg 7%

Calcium: 24mg 2%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 45.9mg 16%

Potassium: 740mg 21%

Sodium: 841.7mg 34%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 133.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.