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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Masgouf
Iraq's grilled carp dish, butterflied and cooked with tamarind-style sourness, lemon, tomato, onion, and warm spices.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 4 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 42 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 4 min- Prep22 min
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the fish
- 1.4 kg Carp
For the marinade
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Pomegranate molasses
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 3 diş Garlic
For the topping
- 2 adet Tomatoes
- 1 adet Yellow onion
For the spice mix
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 3 adet Lavash
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Instructions
- 1
Butterfly the carp and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix the lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, crushed garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Spread the marinade over the flesh side of the fish and rest for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 4
Thinly slice the tomatoes and onion, then place them on the fish.
- 5
Bake the fish at 220°C for 28 minutes.
28 min28:00 - 6
Switch the oven to grill mode and brown the top of the fish for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 7
Rest the fish for 4 minutes and serve with lavash and lemon.
4 min04:00
💡 Tip: When having the fish butterflied, do not cut the backbone fully apart; keeping it in one piece makes it easier to move on the baking tray.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve masgouf as an Iraqi-style shared fish with sumac onions, optional lavash, and lemon.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
42
g protein
8
g carbs
26
g fat
Protein 39%Carbs 7%Fat 54%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Masgouf make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Masgouf take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 42 minutes; 64 minutes in total.Is Masgouf difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Masgouf have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 42g, carbs: 8g, fat: 26g.Which allergens does Masgouf contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Masgouf belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Masgouf need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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