Marinated Fish Fry Recipe – Crispy, Spicy & Full of Coastal Flavours
Marinated Fish Fry is a delicious seafood favourite where fresh fish is coated in a blend of aromatic spices, herbs, and seasonings before being fried to perfection. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this flavour-packed dish makes a perfect appetizer, side dish, or main course. Served with lemon wedges and onion slices, it brings authentic coastal flavours to your dining table. Fish fry recipes traditionally rely on marination with spices, turmeric, chilli, and lemon juice to create their signature taste and texture.
Prepared using Freedom Rice Bran Oil, this Marinated Fish Fry develops a beautiful golden crust while allowing the delicate flavours of the fish and spices to shine through. The light texture of the oil helps achieve a crispy finish, making every bite irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
- 500 g fish fillets or fish steaks
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1½ tbsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Curry leaves (optional)
- 3–4 tbsp Freedom Rice Bran Oil for frying
Method
Step 1: Wash the fish thoroughly and pat dry using a kitchen towel.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt to form a smooth marinade. Fish fry marinades commonly use this combination of spices and lemon juice for flavour and tenderness.
Step 3: Coat the fish pieces evenly with the marinade and allow them to rest for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Heat Freedom Rice Bran Oil in a frying pan or tawa over medium heat.
Step 5: Carefully place the marinated fish pieces in the hot oil and cook until golden brown on one side.
Step 6: Flip gently and fry the other side until crisp, cooked through, and beautifully browned.
Step 7: Add a few curry leaves during the final minute of frying for extra aroma, if desired.
Step 8: Remove the fish and place on absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
Step 9: Serve hot with onion rings and fresh lemon wedges.
Your crispy and flavourful Marinated Fish Fry is ready to serve! Enjoy this coastal-style seafood delicacy hot with lemon wedges, onion slices, and your favourite meal.