Yield: 1 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
¼ cup | Coarsely chopped fresh coriander |
¼ cup | Coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves |
1 | Garlic clove; minced |
2 tablespoons | Fresh lemon juice |
½ teaspoon | Paprika |
½ teaspoon | Ground cumin |
⅛ teaspoon | Cayenne; or to taste |
3 tablespoons | Vegetable oil plus |
Additional for frying the fish | |
1 pounds | Skinless firm-fleshed white fish filet; such as cod or |
; halibut, cut into 4 | |
; equal pieces | |
All-purpose flour seasoned with salt and | |
; pepper for dredging the fish |
In a food processor or blender puree the coriander, the parsley, the garlic, the lemon juice, the paprika, the cumin, the cayenne, 3 tablespoons of the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a skillet heat 1 inch of the additional oil to 375F. on a deep-fat thermometer, dredge the fish in the flour, shaking off the excess, and in the oil fry it, turning it once, for 1-½ to 2 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through. Transfer the fish to paper towels to drain, divide it between 2 plates, and drizzle the sauce over it.
Serves 2.
Gourmet July 1991
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