Turkish Fish Sandwich (Balik Ekmek)
This recipe combines crispy white fish filets, a tangy pomegranate molasses sauce, and fresh vegetables wrapped in bread.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Mackerel fillets
- 1/2 Kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Pomegranate molasses
- 1½ tsp Sumac
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Dried mint
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
Fixings
- 2 cups Lettuce chopped
- 1 White onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 Red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 Yellow bell pepper
- 4 pieces Lavash bread
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
Instructions
Fish:
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Season the fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Once the oil is hot sear the fish for 5 minutes on each side until fully seared and cooked.
- Sauce and Fixings:
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, pomegranate molasses, sumac, paprika, oregano, dried mint and salt.
- Mix the lettuce, sliced onion and peppers in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of the sauce. Set aside.
Assemble:
- Place a piece of lavash on a plate or a board. Top with seared fish, lettuce, onion and pepper and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.
- Roll tightly and brush the outside with more sauce.
- Heat a clean pan over medium high heat. Sear the wraps for 2-3 minutes on each side until a bit crispy and golden.
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Notes
Fish: You can use mackerel, flounder or tilapia for this recipe. Make sure the fish is deboned.
Preheat Your Oil: Ensure the oil is hot before adding the fish. This prevents the fish from sticking and ensures a nice, crispy exterior.
Prevent Overcooking: Fry the fish for about 5 minutes on each side. Overcooking can make the fish dry and less flavorful. Keep an eye on the fish and remove it from the pan as soon as it’s cooked through.
Grill the Wrap: After assembling the wrap, brush the outside with the sauce and grill it in a grill pan. This adds a delicious charred flavor and a bit of crunch to the lavash bread.
Make Ahead: Prepare the sauce and chop the vegetables ahead of time. Store them in the fridge to save time when you’re ready to cook.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 1093mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1084IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg