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Pakistani Style Grilled Fish Recipe – Juicy, Spicy & Delicious ?

Enjoy this delicious grilled fish recipe with a spicy Pakistani masala marinade, smoky flavour and juicy texture. It is perfect for lunch, dinner and family gatherings.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Marination time: 30–60 minutes
Cooking time: 15–20 minutes
Servings: 3–4 people

Ingredients

• 750 g fish fillets (or whole cleaned fish)

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder

• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 teaspoon coriander powder

• ½ teaspoon cumin powder

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon garam masala

• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil/ butter

• 1 tablespoon dried fenugrik

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped

• carom seed 1 spoon

Step-by-step preparation

Step 1: Clean the fish

Wash the fish and pat it dry using kitchen paper. If using whole fish, make 2–3 shallow cuts on both sides.

Step 2: Prepare the marinade

In a bowl, combine lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, carom seed, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin, black pepper, garam masala, salt, paprika and olive oil.

Step 3: Marinate the fish

Apply the masala mixture evenly over the fish. Cover and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes. for good taste marinate 1 day before cooking.

Step 4: Preheat the grill

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly brush it with oil to prevent sticking.

Step 5: Grill the fish

Place the marinated fish on the grill.

• Grill fillets for approximately 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness.

• Grill whole fish for approximately 6–10 minutes per side, depending on size.

Avoid turning the fish too often.

Step 6: Check doneness

Cook until the thickest part reaches 63°C (145°F), or until the flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork.

Step 7: Garnish and serve

Remove from the grill. Sprinkle fresh coriander and squeeze lemon juice over the top.

Serving suggestions

Serve your grilled fish with:

• Mint and coriander chutney

• Fresh onion rings

• Lemon wedges

• Green salad

• Garlic sauce

• Naan or steamed rice

• sirka

Chef's special tips

1. Use fresh fish for the best flavour.

2. Avoid excessive lemon juice during marination.

3. Brush the fish lightly with oil for a beautiful grilled finish.

4. Do not overcook, or the fish may become dry.