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Ingredients
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1/4 teaspoon ground saffron
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3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
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8 (6-oz.) white fish fillets, such as mahi-mahi, haddock, or flounder
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1 cup flour
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1 teaspoon turmeric
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
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To bloom saffron, sprinkle saffron over a few ice cubes in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature until ice melts completely, about 45 minutes.
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For marinade, stir together saffron mixture, lemon juice, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Put fish in a shallow dish; pour marinade over fish, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. (Avoid marinating longer, which can cause the fish to “cook” in the acidic mixture.)
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Stir together flour, turmeric, paprika, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish.
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Heat vegetable oil in a very large skillet over medium heat.
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Dredge fish in flour mixture, coating both sides of each fillet. Working in batches as needed, fry fish in the hot oil, turning once, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
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Transfer fish to a wire rack. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Note
Sabzi Khordan:
A platter of feta, nuts, veggies, and piles of fresh herbs is a quintessential accessory to most Persian meals—it plays the part of salad, appetizer, and serve-yourself dinner garnishes, all at once.
Serve with:
Sabzi Polo is the perfect side to this fried fish recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
348 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
40g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 348 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
Cholesterol 149mg | 50% |
Sodium 712mg | 31% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 40g | 81% |
Vitamin C 45mg | 50% |
Calcium 58mg | 4% |
Iron 4mg | 21% |
Potassium 1005mg | 21% |
* 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.