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Mahi Kabab ba Somagh – Sumac Roasted Fish

Mahi Kabab ba Somagh – Sumac Roasted Fish

The fish is low in fat, packed with protein, and brimming with flavor

Course after work cooking, easy recipe, fish recipe, Quick & Easy
Cuisine iranian cuisine, iranian food, north Iran, persian cuisine, Persian Food, Shomali
Keyword Mahi Kabab ba Somagh – Sumac Roasted Fish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Labsalliebe

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS SUMAC ROASTED FISH

  • 4 Dorade fillets
  • 1 orange juice
  • 1 lime juice

INGREDIENTS FOR SUMAC CHASHNI

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sumach
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

PREPARATION SUMAC ROASTED FISH

  1. Rinse the dorado fillets under cold water and pat them dry.

  2. Halve the orange and lime.

  3. Zest one half of each fruit and squeeze the juice.

  4. Set the other halves aside for garnish.

PREPARATION SUMAC CHASHNI

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, sumac, turmeric, salt, and pepper.

  2. Generously coat the dorado fillets with this mixture.

ROASTING THE SUMAC FISH

  1. Preheat a contact grill or grill pan and lightly grease it with oil.

  2. Grill the seasoned fillets on both sides until they are golden brown and flaky, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.

SERVING

  1. Just before serving, drizzle the fillets with the orange and lime juice and sprinkle with the zest.

  2. Garnish with the reserved orange and lime slices.

Recipe Notes

Pair the dish with sumac onions, Taftoon bread, or a crusty baguette for a complete and flavorful meal.