Fried Fish with Tahini

Fried Fish with Tahini is a delightful Lebanese dish that combines crispy, golden-brown fish fillets with a creamy, nutty tahini sauce. This dish is perfect for a light lunch, offering a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that celebrate Mediterranean cuisine.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Bread crumbs - 100 grams
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Tahini - 50 grams
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - for frying
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg and set aside.
4. In a third bowl, place the bread crumbs.
5. Coat each fish fillet first in the flour mixture, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
6. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
7. Fry the fish fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
8. While the fish is frying, prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, and water in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the water for desired consistency.
9. Once the fish is cooked, place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
10. Serve the fried fish hot, drizzled with tahini sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish, which supports heart health.
• Tahini provides a good source of calcium and healthy fats.

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