Fish fillet with preserved lemons


Fish fillet with preserved lemons
A thick fish fillet stuffed with slices of preserved lemon - crispy on the outside and tender inside.
143 K 3.9/5 (23 reviews)
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Last modified on: January 30th 2013
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 6 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Fish fillet with preserved lemons : Stage 1
Choose fairly thick fillets (1 cm / ½ inch minimum) and make three vertical incisions in the upper side.

Salt and pepper the inside of these cuts.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Fish fillet with preserved lemons : Stage 2
Fill the incisions with slices of preserved lemon cut in half.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 10 min.
Fish fillet with preserved lemons : Stage 3
Tie up the fillets to hold the lemon slices in place inside the fish.

Heat the serving plates.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
Fish fillet with preserved lemons : Stage 4
Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a non-stick pan and heat over medium heat.

Dip the uncut side of the fish in flour on a plate.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Fish fillet with preserved lemons : Stage 5
Then place these in the pan, floured side downwards.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Fish fillet with preserved lemons : Stage 6
Turn over after 3 or 4 minutes (allow for about 3 minutes cooking on each face).

You can also use a thermometer, as explained on the page all about how to cook until just done.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 5 min.
Fish fillet with preserved lemons : Stage 7
Serve with the accompaniment of your choice (stir-fried green cabbage in this case) and undo the string only once the fish is in place on the serving plate.
Keeping: A few minutes, once cooked.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe110 RDI=40 %30 RDI=3 %30 RDI=5 %840 RDI=40 %3,510 RDI: 40 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=6 %5 RDI=0 %4 RDI=1 %120 RDI=6 %520 RDI: 6 %
Per person30 RDI=10 %8 RDI=1 %7 RDI=1 %210 RDI=10 %880 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Fish, Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 6.20 €
  • Per person : 1.55 €

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