Persian Fried Fish with Saffron
Ingredients
- Saffron · ground¼ tsp
- Sea bass · sliced4
- Flour1 cup
- Turmeric1 tsp
- Cinnamon½ tsp
- Garlic powder1 ½ tsp
- Onion powder1 tsp
- Black pepper¼ tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Vegetable oil½ cups
- Lemon1
Instructions
- Sprinkle the saffron over 3 ice cubes and let it melt at room temperature.
- Brush both sides of each branzino with the melted saffron.
- Mix the flour with the turmeric, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and salt.
- Coat the fish in the flour mixture on both sides, pressing it on with your hands so the flour sticks.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the fish 5 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Move the fish to a cooling rack to drain off excess oil and keep it crispy.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the fish and serve right away.
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