Persian-Inspired Whole Fish Recipe with Pomegranate Molasses

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    199 kcal

Persian-Inspired Whole Fish Recipe with Pomegranate Molasses

Inspired by Persian cuisine, this sweet and sour whole fish recipe roasts sea bass with pomegranate molasses, Persian apricots & fresh herbs.

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup high-quality pomegranate molasses
  • 1 lb white sea bream fish whole and gutted (alternatively, use white saltwater fish like meagre, grouper, or sea bass)
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped mint leaves
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 whole lemon
  • ½ cup Bokhari apricots or dates
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Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F / 200°C.
  2. Place the whole gutted fish in a greased baking pan. Using a sharp knife, make 3-4 cuts on each side of the fish.
  3. Season the fish generously with salt and black pepper both inside and out, from head to tail.
  4. Brush the fish with the pomegranate molasses, then sprinkle the ground coriander and cumin evenly over the fish. Drizzle the olive oil on top.
  5. Add about two-thirds of the chopped cilantro and mint on top of the fish.
  6. Place the lemon sprigs on and around the fish, and squeeze the juice of the whole lemon over it.
  7. Scatter the Bokhari apricots or dates around the fish.
  8. Roast the fish in the preheated oven for approximately 18 minutes if your fish weighs up to 1.5 lb / 700 grams. Adjust the roasting time for larger fish as needed.
  9. Once cooked, sprinkle the remaining chopped cilantro and mint on top of the fish.
  10. Serve your pomegranate molasses whole fish hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 199kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 42mg (2%) Potassium 368mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 189IU (4%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 199kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 42mg 2%
Potassium 368mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 189IU 4%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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