Tunisian Broiled Fish with Cumin (Samak al Kamoun)

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

One 3 1/2 to 4-pound whole fish, such as striped bass, snapper, or rock cod

3 tsp. kosher salt

6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

3 Tbsp. cumin seeds, toasted and ground

2 Tbsp. sweet paprika

2 tsp. minced garlic

1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rub fish with 2 tsp. of salt inside and out, then rinse. Cut diagonal slits in both sides of fish, so marinade can penetrate. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, spices, garlic, pepper and the remaining 1 tsp. salt. Whisk in olive oil. Rub this paste into fish, and if baking, wrap in aluminum foil and bake until opaque throughout, 25 to 30 minutes. Unwrap and serve sprinkled with coriander. If broiling or grilling, there is no need for foil.

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