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Shallow Fried Fish

Ingredients

  • 1 or 2 rockfish descaled and cleaned*
  • Sumac for sprinkling
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Dredge made of

  • 1 tablespoon of flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon sumac
  • 1/2 teaspoon tajine
  • S&P to taste

Instructions

  • Pour vegetable oil into a deep cast iron so its about 1/4" deep
  • Heat the oil
  • Cut each side of the fish with 3 slices
  • Lightly dust the fish, getting some into the slices and the inside
  • Gently place the fish in the hot oil and fry for about 2-4 minutes until done
  • Remove from the oil, sprinkle with salt and a touch of sumac.
  • Drizzle with lime.
  • Remove the fillets and sprinkle the inside of the fillet with a touch of sumac and lime juice.

Notes

*You can keep the heads on if they will fit in the pan.
Adapted from Donna Hay