Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish)

Name: Mahi Sorkh Shodeh (Persian Fried Fish)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 0.125 teaspoon saffron threads; 1 tablespoon boiling water; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste; 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 1.5 pounds skinless cod fillets, about 1-inch thick; 0.25 cup grapeseed oil; 0.25 orange, juiced; 1 orange, cut into wedges; 1 lime, cut into wedges