Grilled fish tastes excellent! Grilling involves cooking food on a barbecue grill using radiating heat, which enhances the flavor and texture of the dish. To achieve the best taste, it is essential to marinate the fish before grilling. A rich and aromatic marinade gives the fish a flavorful coating, making it even more delicious.
White fish varieties are excellent for grilling. Some of the commonly used fish include sea bass, halibut, mahi-mahi, escolar, and wild cod. You can use whole fillets or larger pieces for grilling, depending on your preference.
In this recipe, we prepare a flavorful paste to coat the fish thoroughly. The marinated fish is allowed to rest for 30 minutes before being grilled in a preheated oven.
Ingredients
- Fish – 1 medium size
- Ginger garlic paste – 1 teaspoon
- Shallots – 6
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Kashmiri chilli powder – 1.5 teaspoons
- Pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 1 teaspoon (adjust as per your taste)
- Oil – 1 teaspoon
Method of Preparation
- Wash and clean the fish thoroughly, making cuts on it to allow better absorption of flavors.
- Using a mixer, grind the shallots and curry leaves into a paste.
- In a bowl, mix turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, and pepper powder.
- Add ginger garlic paste and the ground shallot paste to the mixture.
- Add salt and lemon juice and mix everything well.
- Apply this prepared masala paste evenly over the fish, ensuring it gets inside the cuts and both sides are well coated.
- Marinate the fish and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
- Brush oil on both sides of the fish and on the oven plate to prevent sticking.
- Preheat the oven for 10 minutes.
- Grill the fish in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Flip the fish to grill both sides until it turns golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley leaves, onion slices, or other preferred toppings.
- Squeeze lemon juice on top for a tangy flavor.
- (Optional) You can add your favorite vegetables to the oven pan for grilling along with the fish.
Grilled fish is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to prepare. With the right marinade and grilling technique, you can enjoy a restaurant-style grilled fish at home. Try this recipe and enjoy a flavorful meal with family and friends!
