Spicy Fried Fish Recipe
No one can eat just one is my claim for this recipe of Spicy Fried Fish. The marriage of the incredible flavors of Fish with other ingredients is the secret to this Spicy Fried Fish recipe. You will be ever grateful to the Indian people for sharing this addictive Spicy Fried Fish recipe with the world! It is most popularly enjoyed as a Main Dish. Believe me, just try this Spicy Fried Fish once, you'll love it.
Ingredients
pomfret fish, weighing about 1/2 kg, washed and filleted
juice of 1 1/2 lime, grated rind of 1 lime
pinch of turmeric powder
2-3 tablespoons fresh coriander, ground
1 tablespoon fresh mint, ground
5 cloves garlic, ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1-2 green chillies deseeded and chopped or ground
1 egg, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons water
breadcrumbs
oil for frying
Directions
1 Mix together all the except the fish, egg, and breadcrumbs. This is the marinade.
2 Make cuts on the fillets and rub the marinade into them and all over the pieces. Keep aside for a couple of hours if possible, otherwise for at least half ah hour. It would be better to keep the fish in the refrigerator during this period.
3 Dip in the beaten egg and then coat evenly with the breadcrumbs.
4 Heat the oil. It should be hot but not smoking. Slip the pieces about 3-4 at a time into the pan and fry till golden brown on both sides. This will take between 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and drain on the brown paper. Serve immediately.
2 Make cuts on the fillets and rub the marinade into them and all over the pieces. Keep aside for a couple of hours if possible, otherwise for at least half ah hour. It would be better to keep the fish in the refrigerator during this period.
3 Dip in the beaten egg and then coat evenly with the breadcrumbs.
4 Heat the oil. It should be hot but not smoking. Slip the pieces about 3-4 at a time into the pan and fry till golden brown on both sides. This will take between 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and drain on the brown paper. Serve immediately.
