Whole Fish marinated in aromatic Indian spices and baked until tender and flaky. This recipe makes a great meal for seafood lovers. Moderately spicy and packed with wonderful exotic flavors.
Combine all the spices, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and oil in a medium prep bowl and set it aside.
Score the whole Tilapia diagonally. Wash it under running water to remove any impurity. Pat dry completely with a paper towel.
Rub the marinade evenly on each fish and inside the guts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. For best results, marinade the fish for at least 2 to 24 hours.
Grease a cast iron pan or a baking sheet with some oil. Place the marinated fish. Bake at 425 F for 20 to 25 minutes then broil for 3-4 minutes.
Serve it hot with a generous squeeze of lemon juice, Rice and Chutney on the side.
Notes
This recipe is for whole Tilapia weighing between 1 to 1 ½ pounds.