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Broiled Fish — Bim Bim Cooks

Broiled Fish

Broiled fish the Egyptian way is simple, quick, and full of bold flavor.

Ingredients
  • For the Fish
  • 1
    whole fish (sea bass, trout, or branzino)
  • Wheat bran
  • Garlic cloves (sliced)
  • Lemon slices
  • Fresh parsley
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Cumin
  • A little oil
  • For the Sauce
  • 6–8
    garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon
    salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon
    cumin
  • 1/4–3/4 teaspoon
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup
    white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup
    fresh lemon juice

Directions

  • Prepare the Fish

    Season inside with salt, pepper, cumin, lemon juice, and a little oil.

  • Stuff with garlic, lemon slices, and parsley.

  • Lightly oil the outside, season, then coat with wheat bran.

  • Bake & Broil

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • Bake fish for 10 minutes.

  • Broil 2–3 minutes per side until crisp.

  • Prepare the Sauce

    Mash garlic with salt into a paste.

  • Mix in cumin, cayenne, vinegar, and lemon juice.

  • Adjust seasoning.

  • Finish

    Transfer hot fish directly into the sauce.

  • Turn gently to coat both sides.

  • Cover briefly to absorb flavor.

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