Whole horse mackerel dredged in cornmeal and pan-fried until crisp, a staple of Black Sea and Istanbul tables. A high-protein, gluten-free fish dish.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the cleaned fish, pat very dry with paper towels, season with the salt and leave for 10 minutes.
- 2
Spread the cornmeal on a large plate; dredge the fish in it and shake off the excess.
- 3
Heat part of the sunflower oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
- 4
Lay the fish side by side and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp; cook in 2-3 batches, adding the remaining oil as you go.
- 5
Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 600 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 43 g |
| Carbs | 16 g |
| Fat | 40 g |
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