Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish)

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This Persian fish recipe is popular for Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. Serve it with sabzi polo (green herb rice).

Submitted by Naz Deravian
Updated on March 10, 2024
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ⅛ teaspoon saffron threads

  • 1 tablespoon boiling water

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1½ pounds skinless cod fillets, about 1-inch thick

  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil

  • ¼ medium orange, juiced

  • 1 medium orange, cut into wedges

  • 1 medium lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. Crush saffron threads to a powder with a small mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in boiling water. Cover and set aside.

  2. Mix flour, salt, turmeric, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder together on a large plate and spread in an even layer.

  3. Dry fish well with paper towels. Cut into 3-inch-long pieces and season with salt. Dredge fish in flour mixture until all sides are coated.

  4. Heat oil in a large pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add fish and fry on one side until nice and golden, about 7 minutes. Flip fish, drizzle saffron water over top, and fry the other side until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 more minutes.

  5. Transfer fish to a serving platter. Drizzle orange juice over top and serve with orange and lime wedges.

Recipe Tips

This dish is typically prepared with white fish, but cod or halibut are easier to find and also work great.

If you can find fragrant Seville oranges, use them here for their intoxicating scent and flavorful juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

300 Calories
15g Fat
9g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 300
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 842mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 32g 63%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 740mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.