Name: Authentic Iraqi Masgouf Fish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 حصص
Cuisine: Gulf
Ingredients: 2 piece Carp or large sea bass; 1.5 tbsp Coarse salt; 3 tbsp Olive oil; 6 piece Garlic; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 2 tbsp Concentrated tamarind juice; 3 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tsp Ground turmeric; 1 tsp Dried coriander; 1 piece Onion

Instructions

Preparing the Fish

Dry the fish thoroughly with paper towels, then sprinkle coarse salt over all the flesh and set aside for 15 minutes to absorb excess moisture. · 15 min
Preparing the Marinade

In a small bowl, mix two tablespoons of olive oil with minced garlic, turmeric, dried coriander, lemon juice, tamarind, and tomato paste until a smooth marinade forms.
Seasoning and Arranging

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a baking tray with oil, place the fish opened flat skin-side down, then brush the flesh with half of the marinade.
Initial Baking

Place the baking tray on the lower rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes until the fish begins to cook through. · 30 min
Final Broiling

Brush the fish with the remaining marinade and a light touch of olive oil, then move to the upper rack under the broiler for 15 minutes until the edges are nicely browned and take on a smoky golden color. · 15 min
Serving

Carefully transfer the Masgouf fish and serve hot with onion slices, lemon wedges, and Iraqi flatbread or white rice.

Nutrition / serving

420

cal

protein g

9.5

carbs g

fat g

Chef's tips

To give the fish a wood-grilled flavor in a home oven, you can light a small piece of charcoal and place it on a piece of aluminum foil with a drop of oil inside the oven after turning it off, then cover and let it smoke for 5 minutes.