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Turkish Sauteed Sea Bass with Almond Tarator

3.6

(10)

Tarator, a creamy nut and garlic blend, is one of Turkey's finest sauces. It traditionally enhances cooked vegetables, fish or shellfish, and it is also a lovely dip for pita bread. Although the true tarator uses hazelnuts, local cooks often make it with whatever nut grows in their area.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
4 6-ounce sea bass fillets
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir flour, paprika and red pepper in shallow dish. Season fish with salt. Coat with flour mixture, shaking off excess. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.

    Step 2

    Transfer fish to plates. Serve with Almond Tarator.

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