Best Fried Fish Recipe (Persian Style)

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Best Fried Fish Recipe (Persian Style)

Ready in 30 minutes, this recipe for fried fish is unique because of its Persian flavors. Brushed with saffron and seasoned with turmeric, this fish recipe works well for any occasion.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 tsp ground saffron
  • 4 whole branzino sliced open and insides clean, or cut into fillets
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 lemon juice of
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Instructions

  1. Sprinkle the saffron over 3 cubes of ice and let it melt at room temperature.
  2. Brush both sides of each branzino with the bloomed saffron.
  3. Mix the flour with turmeric, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and salt.
  4. Dredge the fish in the flour mixture on both sides. Pat with your hands to make sure the flour is sticking to the fish.
  5. Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat. Place the fish in the oil and fry for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  6. Take the fish out of the pan and place it on a cooling rack to get rid of the excess oil and keep the fish crispy.
  7. Top with lemon juice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve this fried fish with sabzi polo and kuku sabzi for Nowruz (Persian New Year).
  • It's best to serve this fish immediately and not have leftovers. However, if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in a pan over medium heat and flip the fish a couple of time for even reheating. 
  • You can add other spices including cayenne pepper, cumin and coriander to the mix if desired. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1244kcal (62%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 163g (326%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 23g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 720mg (240%) Sodium 1205mg (50%) Potassium 2409mg (69%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 817IU (16%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 154mg (15%) Iron 10mg (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1244 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1244kcal 62%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 163g 326%
Fat 49g 75%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23g 135%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 720mg 240%
Sodium 1205mg 50%
Potassium 2409mg 51%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 817IU 16%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 154mg 15%
Iron 10mg 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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