Broiled Indian Spiced Fish

Name: Broiled Indian Spiced Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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)

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Recipe by Chef Kate

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

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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.
Brush a baking sheet or broiler pan with 1 tablespoon butter; place fish on top.
Cover fish on both sides with marinade; set aside for at least 15 minutes but no more than 30 minutes.
Preheat broiler.
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.
Serve immediately.

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