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Nutritional Values
600kcal
70gProtein
5gCarbs
30gFat
1gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🐟 Fish
Mashuai
How to order / say it
Say it
مشوي — [mash-oo-eye]
Order
Can I get the Mashuai, please?
Locally
أريد مشوي من فضلك
Say locally
Whole grilled kingfish flavored with spices, a favorite along Muscat's coastal areas.
Why try it?
Mashuai showcases Muscat's rich maritime heritage, where fresh seafood is central to the city's gastronomy and coastal lifestyle.
How it tastes
Slightly smoky with a blend of spices, the tender flesh of the kingfish pairs perfectly with the lightly charred skin.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Popularized in Muscat during the early 20th century, Mashuai became a hallmark of family meals and seaside picnics along Oman's extensive coastline.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 1 whole (1.5 kg) kingfish
- 🍋 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 🧂 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 🧂 2 tsp cumin powder
- 🧂 1 tsp coriander powder
- 🧄 5 cloves garlic
- 🧂 to taste salt
- 🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
Method
- 1 Marinate the fish with lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, coriander, garlic, salt, and olive oil.
- 2 Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 3 Grill the fish for 10-15 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- 4 Let the fish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 5 Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.
