| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 172 | 5g | 1g | 3g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 2g | 0.5g | 26g | 1.2g |
Why I Love Indian Steamed Fish
One of the recipes that’s recently captured my heart is the simple, yet tantalising Steamed Fish. With aromatic Indian flavors, it’s a delightful contrast to my favorites from the corridors of Spanish and Cuban kitchens I’ve grown up around. This Steamed Fish recipe introduces a fulfilling symphony of flavors with the clean, elegant taste of white fish, sparkling under delightful Indian spices.
Reveling in the Art of Subtle Complexity
There’s something infinitely pleasurable about unwrapping a parcel of steamed fish, the fragrant steam escaping to greet your senses, and the moist, delicately flavored fish almost melting on your tongue. It’s the kind of gastronomic joy you’ll find in this recipe. Steaming the fish in a potpourri of Indian masalas like mustard seeds, turmeric, red chili, and coriander powder gives it a subtly complex flavour profile – spicy yet balanced, rich yet understated.
Inspired by Master Chefs
While my cooking predominately revolves around Spanish and Cuban cuisine, I adore exploring flavors from a diverse world of culinary experiences. This particular recipe bears a proud influence from Gordon Ramsay‘s ever-inspiring take on creating harmony with various flavors. His steadfast dedication to preserving the subtlety in dishes while adding a twist of complexity is what made me fall in love with this Steamed Fish recipe.
Savoring this dish, you can’t help but appreciate the way the fish gently absorbs the spices, enhanced by the zesty tang of lemon, the piquant mustard seeds, and the aromatic curry leaves. The heat of green chilies is balanced by the sweetness of onions and the umami notes of tomatoes, creating a brilliant spectacle of flavors. Chopped fresh cilantro and mint act as the perfect finishing touches, adding to the delicate fresheness of this dish.
Whether you’re a fan of seafood or a lover of Indian cuisine, this Steamed Fish recipe might just become your new favorite, just as it did mine. Embrace the adventure of trying something new in the kitchen and you might stumble upon a culinary gem like this, a simple ingredient transformed into a phenomenal dining experience.
What You’ll Need
- 6 fillets of white fish (such as cod or haddock)
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt, as needed
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 1 tablespoon of mustard seeds
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 5 curry leaves
- 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon of red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon of coriander powder
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint
Method
Step One
Start by patting the fish fillets dry using a paper towel. Then rub the fillets with lemon juice and salt. Let them marinate for about 10-15 minutes.
Step Two
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is heated, add the mustard seeds. Cook until the seeds start to splutter.
Step Three
Now, add green chilies and curry leaves to the pan. Cook for a couple of minutes until the chilies soften.
Step Four
Next, add the finely chopped onion to the pan. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
Step Five
Once the onion is cooked, add the ginger-garlic paste. Stir to combine and cook until the raw smell of garlic is gone.
Step Six
Now it’s time to add spices. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder to the pan. Stir to combine and cook for a few minutes until the spices are well blended.
Step Seven
After the spices are cooked, add finely chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes are very soft and well incorporated into the mixture.
Step Eight
Place the marinated fish fillets on top of the curry mixture in the pan. Make sure the fish fillets are in a single layer. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for about 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
Step Nine
Once the fish is cooked, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro and mint. Gently stir to combine without breaking the fish fillets.
Step Ten
Serve the fish hot with steamed rice or bread of your choice. Enjoy this delicious and healthy Steamed Fish recipe with your family and friends.
