Kumpir İskorpit

Kumpir İskorpit is a delightful Turkish seafood dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with tender scorpion fish, fresh herbs, and spices. This Paleo-friendly recipe is packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes - 2 medium (about 400g each)
• Scorpion fish fillets - 200g
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cherry tomatoes - 100g, halved

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, then bake them in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until tender.
3. While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, sautéing until softened (about 5 minutes).
4. Add the scorpion fish fillets to the skillet, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut a slit down the center of each potato and gently fluff the insides with a fork.
7. Stuff each sweet potato with the scorpion fish mixture and top with halved cherry tomatoes.
8. Serve warm and enjoy your Kumpir İskorpit!

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in omega-3 fatty acids from scorpion fish, promoting heart health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from sweet potatoes, supporting immune function.

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