Baked Tandoori Fish
This easy tandoori fish recipe is quick to make, low carb, dairy-free, and pairs well with grains, rice, or veggies for a wholesome meal.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 large Basa fish fillets substitute with any white fleshed fish fillets
- Juice from ½ a lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder substitute with 1 fresh garlic clove
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp tandoori powder substitute with 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- If using frozen fish, place in the refrigerator overnight to defrost.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F or 160°C / 320°F fan forced.
- Mix lemon juice, oil, ground cumin, ground turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and tandoori colour (or paprika) in a small bowl.
- Line a sheet pan with baking paper and place fish fillets on the tray. Brush the fillets with spice mix on both sides.
- Place fish in the oven and let bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through (this will vary based on thickness of fish and your oven type).Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, serve.