Moroccan Fried Whiting

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Ingredients

  • fresh whiting fish fillets, cleaned
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour for coating the fish
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Combine the cumin, turmeric, paprikas, and 1/2 tsp pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Sprinkle the fish with about 2 tsp of the spice mixture and a little salt if desired. The fish can be covered overnight or cooked immediately.
  3. When ready to fry, lightly coat the fish in flour, shake off the excess, and lay in a single layer on a tray.
  4. Pour enough oil in a frying pan to coat the bottom and heat over medium heat.
  5. Cook the fish in batches, turning only once, until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Transfer the fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

419 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.2g 34% DV
Total Fat 23.5g 30% DV
Carbs 49g 18% DV
Fiber 17.9g 64% DV
Sugar 4.4g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9938.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1893.8mg 40% DV
Cholesterol 34.5mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 850.3mcg 94% DV
Vitamin C 23.7mg 26% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 374.8mg 29% DV
Iron 38mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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