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Healthy Kerala "Fried" Fish

Updated: Jul 22, 2021

A healthy and delicious recipe of baked fish, without frying, using a Kerala spice blend.


Ingredients:


· 3 lb. Salmon, skinned and cut into medium sized filets

· 3-4 Tbsp Fish masala powder (Eastern, Periyar, or Nirapara Brands are good options at a local Indian grocery store or online)

· 2 Tbsp Garlic Paste

· 2 Tbsp Ginger Paste

· 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro

· 2 tsp salt or to taste

· 2 tsp ground black pepper or to taste

· ¼ cup of grapeseed oil

**Reduce masala powder quantity for milder spice level





















Recipe:


· In a medium sized mixing bowl add Fish masala powder, garlic paste, ginger paste, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper.


· Slowly add grape-seed oil to the mixing bowl and whisk the marinade together until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.


· Add the marinade to the salmon pieces in a larger mixing bowl and thoroughly spread the marinade onto the salmon pieces until all the pieces are well coated with the marinade.


· Cover and refrigerate the marinaded salmon for a minimum of 2 hours so that all the flavors can marry.


· This recipe is baked in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes. When using the baking function on the oven, broil the salmon on low after the bake time for approximately 5 minutes or until desired crispiness.


· This recipe can be cooked on the convection roast feature of the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes or until desired crispiness. Broil function will not be needed if using the convection roast feature.


· Serve hot, alongside rice, raita, and a vegetable side dish. Enjoy!



Tips:

· Occasionally peek, without opening the oven, to see that salmon is cooking for desired crispiness.


· Using grape-seed oil is helpful due to its high smoke point to prevent burning at high temperatures


· Salmon can be marinaded for up to 6 hours if time permits.


· Salmon is a sturdy fish that will hold up to the marinade and cooking time/temperature.


· If using other types of fish, spice amounts need to be significantly altered, especially if fish is less dense.


· Baking the salmon in this way is a healthier, flavorful option, while still enjoying the crispy, juicy texture of a fish fry Indian style.







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