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Spicy Baked Cod Fillets

"Cod fillets are marinated in a blend of yogurt and spices then oven baked. This is a rich Indian delicacy that will definitely win your hearts. Serve with basmati rice biryani (spicy Indian rice) or plain white rice and lemon and lentil soup."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 50 Min

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Ingredients

  • For marinade:
  • 2 tablespoons plain non-fat yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons tandoori masala paste
  • 2 teaspoons canned pureed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, or amount to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
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  • 5 (6 ounce) cod fillets, rinsed and dried with paper towels
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Mix together in a large bowl the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori paste, tomato puree, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, egg, cayenne pepper (adjust amount to suit your taste), coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper. Place the fish fillets into the marinade and turn to coat each side. Cover bowl with plastic film and refrigerate for an hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Use one teaspoon each of the butter and olive oil to coat a shallow baking dish large enough to accommodate the fish in a single layer.
  3. Remove fish from marinade and place in baking dish. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and dot with the remaining butter. Bake in preheated over until golden brown on top, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. Place fish on warm serving platter and garnish with cilantro, lemon wedges, and onions.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • Tandoori masala paste can be purchased in any Indian market.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 274 | Total Fat: 10.9g | Cholesterol: 109mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by Todd Watts   view full review
I very much enjoyed this recipe, this is a keeper for me. Best cod i have ever had. I could...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by organic_mommy   view full review
I am so glad I found this recipe. As the editor's note suggested I used a jar of ready made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by greencat   view full review
Oustanding. Like another reviewer, I couldn't find ginger paste. Instead, I made a paste using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2010 by scrang   view full review
was looking for something to spice up the cod supply i have and this was it. dind't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2011 by sarahfer   view full review
I couldn't find the tandoori paste or ginger-garlic paste. I added minced garlic and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2011 by mrmaz44   view full review
Delicious. I mistakenly used 6 T yogurt, but it turned out awesome. I also cut the cayenne...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2010 by ruconno   view full review
Flavor of marinade is overwhelming and way too spicy! In all fairness, I marinaded it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by Candace Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We loved this as a concept - it was delicious! I halved the cayenne, as suggested by others,...

 

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