Turkish · Main Course

Balık Ekmek (Grilled Mackerel Sandwich)

Balık ekmek is the grilled fish sandwich sold at Istanbul's waterfront: mackerel fillets seared over high heat and tucked into a crusty roll with onion, lettuce, tomato and a squeeze of lemon.

Total time
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
555 kcal
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Ingredients

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Equipment

grill or cast-iron skillet, fish spatula

Method

Nutrition per serving

Calories
555
Protein
33g
Carbs
40g
Fat
29g
Fiber
2g

Protein 24%Carbs 29%Fat 47%

Estimates only. Check ingredient labels and allergens, and cook meat and poultry to safe internal temperatures.

turkish · lunch · fish · sandwich · street-food

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