Tandoori Fish is a traditional Indian dish that involves marinating the fish filet in a bright and punchy masala marinade and then pan-cooking it to perfection. Use any kind of white fish you like and serve with rice or roti for a great weeknight dinner.
The process is pretty simple. First, prepare the marinade by combining the spices, water, and oil in a large bowl. Add in the fish filets and coat well with the marinade. Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate, covered, for up to overnight. Make sure to bring to room temperature before cooking. Sear the fish filets in a hot skillet on both sides until golden and crispy. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
To make the Tandoori Fish, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large bowl, stir together 1 teaspoon fresh grated garlic, ½ teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon turmeric (fresh if possible), 2 tablespoons dry coriander powder, 1 teaspoon tandoori masala, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder, 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon oil, ¾ teaspoon salt, and red chili powder to taste.
Pat dry the fish filet and add to the bowl with the marinade. Coat the fish well with the marinade. Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to overnight. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
Place a large skillet over high heat. Once hot, spray it with cooking spray and add the fish filets, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook on medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes on one side, depending on the fish filet thickness. Then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve immediately garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon.
Aromatic spices give great flavor to this fast and easy Tandoori Fish recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Give this recipe a try soon, and share a photo with us on Instagram by tagging @cookmerecipes and using the hashtag #cookmerecipes!
Amazing! This Tandoori Fish is a total game-changer! I whipped it up for our date night, and my hubby couldn’t get enough! It tasted so fresh and the spices were poppin’! Def gonna make this again, like, every week! Absolutely love it!
Wow! This Tandoori Fish recipe is so easy and sooo delish! I made it for my family’s dinner, and they couldn’t stop raving about it. The spices packed such a punch! I’ll definetly be making this again on busy weeknights! Just perfect!
Best dinner ever! Made this Tandoori Fish last week, and my family loved it. I used cod, and it was super easy. The marinade is full of flavor, and it cooked beautifully. Even my picky husband asked for seconds. Can't wait to make it again!
Yummy and easy! I made this for friends last night, everyone loved it! It's super flavorful and made me look like a pro chef.
Superb! This Tandoori Fish was a hit at our family dinner! The marinade was so easy to make, and it turned out deliciously flavorful. Even my picky husband was impressed. Can't wait to make it again!
So deliciously simple!
I made this Tandoori Fish for my friends last weekend, and they loved it. The marinade is so simple yet flavorful. I used tilapia, and it turned out perfectly flaky. I served it with rice, and it was a hit. Can't wait to make it again.
I made this Tandoori Fish for my family last night, and wow, it was a hit! So easy to prepare and so flavorful. My kids loved it with rice.
Superb! My husband loved the fish. We made it for our date night and it was an instant hit with a mango salad.
Delicious!
Absolutely loved this Tandoori Fish! Kids devoured it, and I felt like a chef! We had a fab family dinner! Cheers!
Spicy! Delicious fish recipe! Thanks for sharing!
