Pan-Fried Red Mullet with Garlic & Lemon

Name: Pan-Fried Red Mullet with Garlic & Lemon
Cuisine: Israel
Ingredients: 2 medium (~300–400 g total) Whole red mullet (cleaned); 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1½ tbsp Fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves (sliced thin) Garlic; 1½ tbsp (chopped) Fresh parsley; ¾ tsp Salt; to taste Black pepper; 1 Lemon wedge

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Pan-Fried Red Mullet with Garlic & Lemon

Nutrition (per serving)

420Calories

48 gProtein

6 gCarbs

28 gFat

2 gSugar

1100 mgSalt

Ingredients

2 medium (~300–400 g total) Whole red mullet (cleaned)
2 tbsp Olive oil
1½ tbsp Fresh lemon juice
2 cloves (sliced thin) Garlic
1½ tbsp (chopped) Fresh parsley
¾ tsp Salt
to taste Black pepper
1 Lemon wedge

Method

Score mullet lightly on both sides → pat dry.
Season inside & out with salt & pepper → rub with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Heat small non-stick or cast-iron pan over medium-high.
Add remaining oil → place fish in pan → cook 4–5 min per side until skin is golden and flesh flakes easily.
In last minute, add garlic slices and lemon juice to pan → baste fish.
Plate fish → spoon pan juices & garlic over top → sprinkle parsley.
Squeeze extra lemon → serve with a small side of tahini drizzle or chopped tomato-cucumber.