MUCHLI MASALA (INDIAN SPICY FRIED FISH)

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Quick, easy, delicious. I was looking for a low carb recipe that was somewhat out of the ordinary, and found this. Use fresh ginger, the powdered stuff is different entirely. Also, I thought sea salt worked better than table salt, it let more flavor shine through. Prep time includes marinate time.

Provided by Oldman437

Categories     Asian

Time 34m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs cod (or a firm, white fish)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
coriander or parsley
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Rinse fish in cold water, pat dry with paper towels.
  • In small bowl combine salt, spices, ginger, garlic and lemon juice - form into a paste.
  • Rub fish with paste.
  • Let the fish stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • In a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Fry fish about 5 min, turn and fry other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes more.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander or parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.6, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 704.3, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 40.5

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