MasgoufIraqi Grilled Carp

Name: Masgouf (Iraqi Grilled Carp)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Iraq
Ingredients: 1800 g Carp (butterflied); 10 g Salt; 4 g Turmeric Powder; 4 g Cumin Powder; 3 g Sumac; 12 g Garlic (crushed); 1 pcs Lemon (cut into wedges); 120 g Red Onion (finely chopped); 20 g Fresh Parsley (finely chopped); 4 pcs Pita Bread (warmed)

Masgouf is an Iraqi preparation of butterflied carp cooked over or near high heat. This home method uses a grill, broiler, or hot oven and serves the fish with onion, parsley, lemon, and bread.

Prep

25m

Cook

45m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

772kcal

Calories

87g

Protein

27g

Fat

41g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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Fish

1.8kg
Carp (butterflied)
10g
Salt
4g
Turmeric Powder
4g
Cumin Powder
3g
Sumac
12g
Garlic (crushed)

Garnish

1pcs
Lemon (cut into wedges)
120g
Red Onion (finely chopped)
20g
Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
4pcs
Pita Bread (warmed)

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Method

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5 steps

01
Pat the carp dry and score the thicker parts so it cooks evenly.
02
Mix the salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, sumac, and garlic into a paste, then rub it all over the carp.
03
Heat a grill, broiler, or oven to 240°C (465°F). Cook the carp until browned at the edges and the thickest flesh reaches 63°C (145°F).
04
Let the fish rest briefly so the juices settle.
05
Arrange the red onion, fresh parsley, lemon, and pita bread alongside the fish and serve immediately.

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