Moroccan Fried Whiting

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• fresh whiting fish fillets, cleaned
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• salt
• pepper
• 1/2 cup flour for coating the fish
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• lemon wedge (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine the cumin, turmeric, paprikas, and 1/2 tsp pepper in a small bowl.
• 2 sprinkle the fish with about 2 tsp of the spice mixture and a little salt if desired. the fish can be covered overnight or cooked immediately.
• 3 when ready to fry, lightly coat the fish in flour, shake off the excess, and lay in a single layer on a tray.
• 4 pour enough oil in a frying pan to coat the bottom and heat over medium heat.
• 5 cook the fish in batches, turning only once, until golden brown on both sides.
• 6 transfer the fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• 7 serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges.