Fırında İskorpit

Fırında İskorpit is a flavorful Turkish dish featuring scorpion fish baked to perfection with aromatic herbs and spices. This Paleo-friendly recipe highlights the natural sweetness of the fish, complemented by a medley of fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing.

Ingredients

• Scorpion fish - 400 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme to create a marinade.
3. Place the scorpion fish in a baking dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring the fish is well-coated.
4. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced bell pepper, and zucchini around the fish in the baking dish.
5. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
7. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health.
• High in protein, aiding muscle repair and growth.

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