Fried Moroccan Fish (2)
Ingredients
4
fl oz
olive oil
2
tbsps
chopped coriander leaves
juice of 1/2 lemon
1
tsp
mild chilli powder
2
tsps
ground cumin
2
plump garlic cloves
peeled and finely crushed with a little salt
1/2
tsp
ground peppercorns
1
lb
white fish fillets
plain flour
Instructions
Mix half the olive oil with the coriander, lemon juice, chilli, cumin and garlic. Add the peppercorns.
Put the fish fillets flat into a shallow dish and rub them with the spice marinade. Leave for 15-30 minutes.
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Remove the fish from the marinade and shake to remove any excess oil then roll the fish in the flour.
Fry immediately in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden. Drain and season generously with salt.
Serve with lemon wedges and a green or tomato salad.
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