Method-
Cut and clean the fish thoroughly.
- Make 2 slits of 1-inch on both the sides of the fish so that the fish gets marinated well.
- Marinade fish with salt and lemon juice, keep aside.
- Next, add garlic , ginger and green chili in the mixer and make a smooth paste.
- In a bowl add this spice mix with 1 tbsp of fish masala with 1 tbsp of oil, mix well.
- Apply the marinade on both the sides of the fish, keep marinated for 2 hours.
- Before frying, add a tbsp of oil in a microwave safe baking dish, spread well, put the fish inside and cover the dish with wax paper. (TIP: Make sure to maintain at least an inch gap, the wax paper should not touch the fish. Do not seal tight, keep one end free)
- Next, set the power level to 8 and microwave fish for 6 minutes. Change the power level to 10 and microwave for another 5 minutes.
- Turn the fish and microwave for another 7 minutes at power level 10. Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
- A crispy fish fry is ready to be served. You can enjoy the fish fry with rice and any other curry of your choice.
Recipe & image: Only Fish Recipes
Ingredients:
1.1 lbs. whole pomfret
1 green chili, with very little heat, mostly used for flavors. Can use 1 tsp red chili powder instead if you want more heat.
2 cloves garlic
1, 1-inch piece of ginger
juice of one and half lemon
1 tbsp fish masala/ 1 tbsp garam masala
Salt, as required
2 tbsp oil