Samak Mashwi

Whole hammour grilled with Emirati spices and lime.

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg Whole fish
• 2 tbsp Baharat spice mix
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 6 cloves Garlic
• ½ cup Lime juice
• 4 tbsp Ghee
• ½ cup Coriander
• 2 Green chili
• 2 tsp Salt

Method

1. Score the fish — Cut deep diagonal slashes into both sides so the marinade reaches the flesh.
2. Make the paste — Blend the garlic, chili, baharat, turmeric, lime, ghee and salt.
3. Marinate — Rub into the cuts and cavity and rest 1 hour.
4. Grill — Cook over medium charcoal 10 minutes a side, turning only once so the skin stays whole.
5. Samak Mashwi is ready — Rest 5 minutes and serve with rice and lime.

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