Fish fillet with preserved lemons
A thick fish fillet stuffed with slices of preserved lemon - crispy on the outside and tender inside.
140 K 3.9/5 (22 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
6.20 €
4 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: January 30th 2013
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
4 fillets fish - 2
8 slices preserved lemons - 3
2 tablespoons olive oil - 4
2 tablespoons flour - 5
salt - 6
pepper - Total weight: 680 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 6 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
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.
Salt and pepper the inside of these cuts.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Fill the incisions with slices of preserved lemon cut in half.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 10 min.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
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.
Dip the uncut side of the fish in flour on a plate.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Then place these in the pan, floured side downwards.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
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.
You can also use a thermometer, as explained on the page all about how to cook until just done.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 5 min.
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 recipe | 110 RDI=40 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 840 RDI=40 % | 3,510 RDI: 40 % |
| Per 100 g | 20 RDI=6 % | 5 RDI=0 % | 4 RDI=1 % | 120 RDI=6 % | 520 RDI: 6 % |
| Per person | 30 RDI=10 % | 8 RDI=1 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 210 RDI=10 % | 880 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 6.20 €
- Per person : 1.55 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Preserved lemons
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Flour
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