Pan fried tandoori fish - Delicate fish coated in classic tandoori spices is pan fried to create a tasty side for your next meal. A sure-fire way to impress your family and friends!
One of my most favorite marinade recipes is the homemade tandoori paste on the blog. I really love the flavorful tandoori chicken and baked tandoori fish featuring this highly addictive homemade marinade. And now I have a bonus recipe for you bringing the amazing flavors of tandoori paste to your kitchen. It’s really a great way to make cooking easy without compromising on the taste.
Pan fried tandoori fish. A simplified version of my baked tandoori fish recipe. Everything about this fried fish recipe is simply delicious. It’s moderately spiced, healthy and perfectly flavored to create one of the very best fried fish dishes I’ve ever eaten. Pair it with your favorite rice to enjoy an amazingly delicious meal. This recipe is just perfect for any day of the week, but I think it’s really the best addition to any upcoming celebrations.
As I mentioned, tandoori paste is going to be the key element of this recipe. Basically, it’s a simple combo of traditional Indian spices, yogurt and aromatic kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves). Once you have the marinade ready, slather it onto the fish pieces and marinate for about 15 minutes.
You can use your favorite fish to make this pan fried tandoori fish including king fish, pomfret, salmon, barramundi and tilapia. It’s not so easy to pick a favorite, this marinade pairs perfectly well with each and every fish listed above.
As you know, this recipe is a no-brainer. Now all you need to do is shallow fry fish and enjoy as part of a delicious meal.
Pan Fried Tandoori Fish | Video
Ingredients
Tandoori paste:
- Recipe link just below this recipe
Fry fish:
- Oil for frying
- 1 kg fish cut into thin slices (see notes) (I used king fish)
Instructions
Tandoori paste:
- Recipe link just below this recipe
Fry fish:
- Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add marinated fish in a single layer. When one side is golden and cooked through, flip over to cook the other side. Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches if needed. Drain on an absorbent towel.
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Notes
Nutrition
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Sabrina says
So simple and flavorful! Love it!