Fish Tikka. Healthy, flavorful, delicious - these spiced fish skewers tick all the boxes. The classic pairing of fish with aromatic spices makes it a showstopper appetizer at your next gathering.
There’s nothing I love more than simple healthy meals everyday of the week. But on busy days, healthy cooking is super hard to achieve, so I make sure to incorporate easy to make dishes that are also packed with goodness into our weekly menu.
As you know, fish is a natural source of nutrients that are vital for your health and wellbeing. And it’s such a versatile ingredient that’s so perfect to create delicious meals the whole family will love.
Like chicken tikka, fish tikka features delicious fish marinated in aromatic spices cooked in a tandoor. Trust me, these succulent fish fillets taste amazing. If you haven’t tried this yet, you’re missing out. So, let’s gather the ingredients and start cooking.
The marinade used in this recipe is the major game changer. It makes the fish so flavorful and delicious that it just melts in your mouth. I’ve never imagined tikka made with fish can be so irresistible. It’s a killer!
Again, the recipe is super simple starting from the marination to the final grilling section. The marinade is a simple combo of traditional spices commonly used in an Indian kitchen. This includes ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, and black pepper powder. You’ll also need ginger paste, garlic paste, yogurt and lemon juice in this marinade.
Coat the fish pieces really well in the marinade, and let it sit in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. If you’re time-poor, thread them onto the skewers straightaway and grill them to perfection.
Fish cooks really quick, so this fish tikka is perfect even for your weekday menu. To upgrade these skewers to a healthy lunch or dinner, pair with your favorite salad or even a bowl of fragrant rice.
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- Amritsari Fish (Indian Style Fish and Chips)
- Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca)
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- Malabar Fish Roast
- Goan Fish Curry
- Fish in Roasted Coconut Sauce
- Chettinad Fish Fry
- Kerala Fish Pickle
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Ingredients
- 500 g fish fillet
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic garlic paste
- A pinch of ground turmeric turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 - 2 teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper black pepper powder
- ¼ cup yogurt
- Salt to taste
- 6 bamboo skewers soaked in water for 20 minutes
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Place fish and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Place ginger, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground black pepper, red chili powder and yogurt in the bowl of a food processor. Season with salt. Process to a smooth paste. Add a little water if required.
- Add this mixture to fish. Mix well until the fish pieces are evenly coated. Marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Thread fish pieces onto the skewers. Leave a one-inch gap on the top of the skewers. Grill the skewers for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Rahul Thacker, MD says
Can you please explain if this can be done in Airffier? Thanks
Rose Mary George says
Preheat air fryer to 350 F or 180C. Make sure you spray the fish pieces with plenty of oil. Place fish pieces in basket in a single layer and air fry for about 5-6 minutes. Happy cooking!
Saadia says
What kind of fish do you recommend?
Rose Mary George says
King fish tastes amazing in this recipe 🙂