Egyptian Cuisine
Egyptian Grilled Fish (Samak Mashwi)
Egyptian grilled fish – whole tilapia or grey mullet marinated with cumin, garlic, and fresh lemon, grilled over charcoal or baked in the oven.
40 min
Total Time
4 servings
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Egypt
Origin
Ingredients
- whole fish (such as tilapia or grey mullet) 2 pieces
- minced garlic 4 cloves
- ground cumin and ground coriander 1 tsp
- lemons, juiced 2 pieces
- oil 3 tbsp
Instructions
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1
Clean and scale the fish thoroughly, then make shallow diagonal slashes on both sides.
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2
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, lemon juice, and oil to form the marinade.
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3
Rub the marinade generously all over the fish, including inside the cavity and into the cuts, then let it rest for 1 hour.
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4
Grill over hot coals or bake in a high-heat oven until fully cooked, flaky, and golden brown.
