Whitefish is marinated with a homemade fish masala and then cooked until tender. It pairs well with rice, slaw, or vegetables for a complete meal. My favorite types of fish to use for this Indian recipe are catfish, tilapia, halibut, or cod. If those are hard to find, then know that any whitefish will work well. Want to try another tasty meal? Give my Lamb Chops a try!
Ingredients
whitefish (catfish, tilapia, cod, halibut, etc)garlicgingerturmeric powder or freshcoriander powdertandoori masala (I like Raja Brand)black pepperred chili powderoilsaltcilantro for garnishment
Instructions
Combine the fish masala ingredients. Add the patted dry fish filets one at a time to lightly coat them each. Marinate by setting it aside until you are ready to cook (I don’t recommend marinating longer than 24 hours). Place the fish in a crisper pan and cook at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
Equipment
Substitutions
Tandoori Masala- Use any brand of tandoori masala available. A little goes a long way in this recipe.Kashmiri Chili Powder- substitute with paprika
Variations
Less Spice- Add very little spices (ginger, garlic, tandoori masala, Kashmiri chili, and red chili powder)More Spice- Garnish with fresh green chili peppers.
Storage and Reheating
Marinating- The fish can be marinated for about 24 hours but I do not recommend anything more than that since the fish masala has salt. Reheating- Use a toaster or oven to reheat the cooked fish in a pan with a cover until heated through at 350 degrees. Feel free to use foil as a cover.
Fish Types
You can use any white fish that is readily available to you. In my experience, I have used the following and all have worked well…
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Top Tips
I do not recommend marinating the fish for more than 24 hours.Let the fish sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before cooking.Oven baked results in a delicious soft flaky texture.When cooking the fish in a pan, I only like to flip it once. Cook the second side for half the time the first time was cooked. Hence, cook for 4 minutes, flip, and cook for 2 minutes.
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