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Iraqi Grilled Fish ( Masgouf)

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Iraqi
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carps can use another firm white-fleshed gutted and scaled
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly pureed whole tomatoes strained
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the barbecue to medium heat.
  • Split the fish open at the backbone to expose the inside flesh of the fish.
  • Combine the turmeric, strained tomato puree, olive
  • oil and salt. Using a basting brush, liberally baste the inside of the fish. .
  • Using a fish wire basket, fit the fish to keep the fish flesh exposed
  • Place fish on the barbecue skin down and cook for 7-9 minutes and turn over to cook for another 5-7 minutes.
  • Put on a platter and you should be able to easily remove the head and spine along with all the bones.
  • Tender and delicious!