Broiled Indian Spiced Fish

From Madhur Jaffrey’s Simple Indian Cookery, a delicious and truly simple dish.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons ginger, finely grated
• 3  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  teaspoon garam masala
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•  coarse salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 5  tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 4 (6 ounce)  fish fillets (or steaks, swordfish, halibut, haddock, tuna, or salmon)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine ginger, garlic, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir in about 1 tablespoon warm water to form a very thick paste.
2. Brush a baking sheet or broiler pan with 1 tablespoon butter; place fish on top.
3. Cover fish on both sides with marinade; set aside for at least 15 minutes but no more than 30 minutes.
4. Preheat broiler.
5. Drizzle 2 tablespoons butter over fish; broil until nicely browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn over steaks, and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons butter; broil until browned and cooked through.
6. Serve immediately.