Whole red mullet dusted in flour and pan-fried until crisp, a classic of Aegean and Marmara tables. A simple, high-protein fish dish.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the cleaned red mullet under cold water and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- 2
Rub the fish with the salt and let stand for 10 minutes.
- 3
Spread the flour on a wide plate, dredge each fish and shake off the excess.
- 4
Heat the sunflower oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fish in batches without crowding, 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and crisp.
- 5
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 514 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 31 g |
Similar recipes
Main dishesMediumOrman Kebab
Leg of lamb seared in butter, then slowly braised in its own juices with potatoes, carrots and peas. A hearty, high-protein, gluten-free Turkish pot stew.
Main dishesHardOruk
The famous oruk of Hatay: a shell of fine bulgur kneaded with ground beef, filled with lamb and walnuts, shaped into long spindles and fried.
Main dishesEasySautéed Wild Greens with Eggs
Swiss chard, mallow and dandelion greens sautéed with onion in olive oil and topped with eggs, village style. Vegetarian and gluten-free.
Main dishesMediumPaella
A mixed Spanish paella of saffron rice cooked in one wide pan with chicken, shrimp, mussels and squid. High in protein and gluten-free.
Main dishesMediumPad Thai
The Thai classic: rice noodles tossed in a wok with shrimp, tofu and egg, seasoned with a soy-lemon-sugar sauce and finished with peanuts.
Main dishesMediumPalak Paneer
Golden paneer cubes in a creamy, spiced spinach purée. A beloved vegetarian, gluten-free Indian main.
Main dishesEasySteamed Bonito
Bonito steaks gently steamed on a bed of tomato, pepper and onion with olive oil and lemon. A light, high-protein, gluten-free Turkish fish dish.
Main dishesEasyGrilled Atlantic Bonito
Bonito grilled with nothing but olive oil, lemon and salt: crisp skin, juicy flesh. A high-protein, gluten-free autumn classic in Turkey.