Best 2 Fried Fish Iraqi Style Recipes

Traveling the world and exploring the diverse cuisines of different cultures is an enriching experience. Many famous dishes are renowned worldwide, with their unique flavors and cooking techniques. Among these culinary gems, Iraqi fried fish is a true delight, capturing the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine. This delectable dish features tender fish fillets encased in a crispy, golden-brown coating, tantalizing the taste buds with a burst of aromatic spices and herbs. Learn the art of preparing this Iraqi delicacy with our comprehensive guide, where we delve into the secrets of selecting the perfect fish, creating the flavorful marinade, mastering the frying technique, and presenting this dish like a culinary masterpiece.

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MAHI SORKH SHODEH (PERSIAN FRIED FISH)

Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish) image

A Nowruz (Iranian New Year) meal wouldn't be complete without Persian-style fried fish. Serve mahi sorkh shodeh with sabzi polo (green herb rice).

Provided by Naz Deravian

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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.
Combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, turmeric, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder on a large plate.
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.
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.
Transfer fish to a serving platter. Squeeze orange juice over top and serve with orange and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 62.4 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 841.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

FRIED FISH IRAQI STYLE

Fried Fish Iraqi Style image

This is a tasty fried fish which we like served with rice and Recipe#387327. I have made this with whole deboned light skinned fish as well increasing the coating as needed based on fish size. No need to remove the heads! I always make our version gluten free using double the amount of white rice flour and half the amount sweet rice flour & tapioca starch, though it fries OK I can see it would work better with regular flour. Modified from Delights from the Garden of Eden by Nawal Nasrallah.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories Iraqi

Time 16m

Yield 4 pieces, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 fresh fish, pieces serving size, skinned
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon iraqi curry powder (Iraqi Curry Powder)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (to be gluten free see introduction)
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
canola oil (I think corn oil is traditionally used, you may use vegetable too, I added some butter to the oil fo)
lemon wedge, to serve or
sumac, to serve

Steps:

Mix spices in a ziplock bag or bowl and coat fish pieces.
Fry them in a 1/2 inch deep oil of choice, turning once until golden brown on both sides. While frying help keep pieces flat by pressing on them with a metal spatula. 5-10 minutes cooking time depending on fish thickness.
Sprinkle with some sumac or squeeze on fresh lemon juice.
Serve immediately, with rice, a fresh salad and Recipe#387327.

Tips:

Use fresh fish: Fresh fish has a better flavor and texture than frozen fish.
Choose the right fish: Not all fish are suitable for frying. Some good choices for fried fish include catfish, tilapia, cod, and haddock.
Clean the fish properly: Make sure to remove the scales, fins, and guts from the fish before cooking it.
Season the fish: Season the fish with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices before frying it.
Use a light coating of batter: A heavy coating of batter will make the fish greasy and soggy.
Fry the fish in hot oil: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when the fish is added.
Do not overcrowd the pan: Overcrowding the pan will cause the fish to steam rather than fry.
Fry the fish until it is golden brown: The fish should be cooked through, but not overcooked.
Drain the fish on paper towels: This will help to remove excess oil from the fish.
Serve the fish immediately: Fried fish is best served hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Fried fish is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make sure that your fried fish turns out perfect every time.

Iraqi-style fried fish is a unique and flavorful variation on this classic dish. The use of spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric gives the fish a distinctive Middle Eastern flavor. This dish is sure to impress your friends and family.

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