Mahi Shekam Por (Persian Stuffed Fish)

Name: Mahi Shekam Por (Persian Stuffed Fish)
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 pinch saffron threads, or 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron; 4 whole sea bream or branzino, de-scaled and gutted, with its heads and tails attached; Kosher salt; Black pepper; 1/4 cup walnuts (untoasted); 4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, plus chopped parsley for garnish; 10 fresh mint leaves; 2/3 cup (4 ounces) large pitted green olives; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds

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This perfectly roasted whole fish is inspired by an Iranian dish eaten during Persian New Year called Mahi Shekam Por. An impressive dinner that is ready to eat

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Ingredients

1 pinch saffron threads, or 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron
4 whole sea bream or branzino, de-scaled and gutted, with its heads and tails attached
Kosher salt
Black pepper
1/4 cup walnuts (untoasted)
4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, plus chopped parsley for garnish
10 fresh mint leaves
2/3 cup (4 ounces) large pitted green olives
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds