Small bluefish dredged in cornmeal and fried crisp in sunflower oil, an Istanbul autumn favorite. A high-protein, gluten-free dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Gut the fish, remove the gills and rinse. Pat very dry with paper towels.
- 2
Salt the fish inside and out and let stand for 10 minutes.
- 3
Spread the cornmeal on a large plate, coat each fish thinly on both sides and shake off the excess.
- 4
Heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the fish in 2 batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- 5
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 530 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 43 g |
| Carbs | 16 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
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