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baked whole fish masala recipe

Baked Fish Masala

Safiya
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.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 359 kcal

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Ingredients 

  • 2 whole tilapia , gutted, scaled, and trimmed on both sides
  • 2 tablespoons garlic Paste
  • 1 tablespoon ginger Paste
  • 2 tablespoons coriander powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Kashmiri Chili powder , 2 teaspoons for spicy or less for mild
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste, or to taste

Garnish

  • lemon wedges

Instructions 

  • 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. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 359kcal ,Carbohydrates: 3.9g ,Protein: 45.8g ,Fat: 18g ,Saturated Fat: 3.3g ,Cholesterol: 112mg ,Sodium: 132mg ,Potassium: 779mg ,Fiber: 0.9g ,Sugar: 0.5g ,Calcium: 44mg ,Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is sourced from a third-party application and should be considered as approximate figures for reference purposes only.

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