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Hout Mashwi (grilled fish)

A whole fish marinated in lemon, garlic and cumin, then grilled over high heat. The flesh stays moist and fragrant; it is the signature dish of the Omani seaside.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

346 kcal per serving

Protein
54.8 g
Carbohydrates
2 g
of which sugars
0.5 g
Fat
12.1 g
of which saturated fat
1.9 g
Fiber
0.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Clean and scale the fish, then make three diagonal cuts on each side.
  2. Crush the garlic with the salt and mix it with the lemon juice, cumin, paprika, turmeric and oil.
  3. Brush the fish inside and out with the marinade and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven grill or a cast-iron pan over high heat.
  5. Place the oiled fish on the grill and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side depending on its size.
  6. The fish is ready when the flesh easily separates from the bone.
  7. Serve right away with lemon wedges and a green salad.

Variations and tips

Fillet version. Use fish fillets and reduce cooking to 3 minutes per side.

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