Middle Easterngluten-freeseafood-friendlyvia groq
Eastern-Style Kibbeh Cakes with Crisp Fish
A Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring crispy kibbeh cakes topped with pan-seared fish and served with a side of oceanic slaw.
⏱27 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 package (about 1 pound) kibbehhomemade or store-bought
- ●4 fish filletssuch as cod or tilapia
- ●1 bag oceanic slaw mixor make your own with shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, and lemon juice
- ●1 head crisp lettucefor garnish
- ●2 teaspoons middle eastern spice blendsuch as sumac, cumin, and paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepperto taste
- ●1/4 cup olive oilfor frying
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juicefor serving
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Prepare kibbeh according to package instructions or recipe.
- 3
Cut fish fillets into 4 equal pieces.
- 4
Season fish with middle eastern spice blend, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
Add fish to skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 7
Transfer fish to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- 8
Add a small amount of olive oil to the skillet and fry kibbeh cakes until crispy and golden brown.
- 9
Serve kibbeh cakes topped with pan-seared fish and a side of oceanic slaw.
- 10
Garnish with crisp lettuce and a squeeze of lemon juice.