Bengali-Style Fish Tikka Masala
A flavorful and aromatic Indian-inspired dish made with marinated fish cooked in a rich tikka masala sauce.
Ingredients
- ●4 Fish fillets (any white fish)About 1 inch thick
- ●1 cup Plain yogurt
- ●2 tbsp Lemon juice
- ●1 tsp Ginger paste
- ●1 tsp Garlic paste
- ●2 tsp Tikka masala powder
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1 tsp Black pepper
- ●4 tbsp Butter
- ●1 large Onion
- ●2 tbsp Tomato puree
- ●1/2 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, tikka masala powder, salt, and black pepper.
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2. Add the fish fillets to the marinade and mix well to coat.
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3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
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4. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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5. Remove the fish from the marinade and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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6. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
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7. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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8. Add the tomato puree and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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9. Add the heavy cream and stir to combine.
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10. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
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11. Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp of butter until melted.
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12. Add the cooked fish to the sauce and simmer for 1-2 minutes to coat.
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13. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.