Baked Fish Masala

Safiya

5 from 7 votes

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.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 359

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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Equipment

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Method

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 3.9gProtein: 45.8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3.3gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 779mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 0.5gCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer

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

Notes

This recipe is for whole Tilapia weighing between 1 to 1 ½ pounds.

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