This vibrant Indian-style dish transforms simple white fish into a crispy, flavor-packed meal. The marinade combines earthy cumin, coriander, and anise with sharp garlic and heat from chile powder, creating a complex profile that clings beautifully to the fried exterior. The fish stays tender inside while achieving a golden-brown crunch. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings where you want bold flavors without excessive effort. Serve immediately with fresh lettuce and radishes to cut through the richness of the fried fish. The bright lemon juice in the marinade adds a necessary acidity that balances the spices perfectly.
Spicy Garlic Fish Fry
Description
This vibrant Indian-style dish transforms simple white fish into a crispy, flavor-packed meal. The marinade combines earthy cumin, coriander, and anise with sharp garlic and heat from chile powder, creating a complex profile that clings beautifully to the fried exterior. The fish stays tender inside while achieving a golden-brown crunch. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings where you want bold flavors without excessive effort. Serve immediately with fresh lettuce and radishes to cut through the richness of the fried fish. The bright lemon juice in the marinade adds a necessary acidity that balances the spices perfectly.Ingredients
Directions
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Remove any skin and bones from the fish fillets, rinse briefly, and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
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Cut the fish into large, bite-sized chunks.
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In a bowl, mix together the cumin, coriander, ground anise, chile powder, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and salt to form a smooth paste.
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Spread the spice paste evenly over the fish chunks, ensuring they are well coated.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to penetrate the fish.
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Half-fill a deep pan or deep-fryer with vegetable oil and heat to 350ðF (175ðC).
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Fry the fish in batches, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove the fish and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh lettuce leaves and sliced radishes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 238.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.8g11%
- Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
- Cholesterol 85.1mg29%
- Sodium 93.6mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 39.2g79%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the oil temperature is correct before adding the fish. If the oil is too cool, the fish will absorb too much oil and become greasy; if too hot, the outside will burn before the inside cooks.
For a lighter version, you can shallow fry or pan-fry the fish instead of deep-frying, though the texture will be less crispy.
Firm white fish like cod, haddock, or halibut work best for this recipe as they hold together well during frying.
