Pomfret fish is a rich source of protein, sodium, potassium, and healthy cholesterol. Why go to restaurants to have the perfect grilled fish? With this recipe, you can enjoy a super yummy grilled fish at home, and the recipe is ready in under 45 minutes. With minimal ingredients and maximum taste. Plus, you don’t need a special sauce as an accompaniment to the fish. The pomfret is nicely marinated in a mildly spiced green chutney with mint, which gives it a distinct flavour and coolness. Enjoy this unique bistro-style fish with my easy and quick recipe.
Grilled Chutney Fish
Prep Time – 20 mins
Cook Time – 25 minutes
Total Time – 45 minutes
Serves – 2 to 3 persons
Ingredients :
Black Pomfret ( Big size ) – 1 ( approx 500 to 550 gms )
For the marinade –
Fresh Mint leaves – ½ bunch
Green Chilli – 3 pcs
Coriander leaves – few sprigs
Coconut ( grated ) – 3 tbsp
Garlic – 3 flakes
Cumin powder – a pinch
Lime juice – 1 tbsp
Sesame Oil – 1 tbsp
Rock Salt – to taste
Instructions :
1 ) Clean the fish and make a few slits on both sides.
2 ) Grind the mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chillies, and coconut along with cumin powder and
lime juice.
3 ) Pour sesame oil into the above paste and desired salt. Mix well.
4 ) Marinate the fish with the paste and leave aside for 15 minutes. Keep the remaining paste
aside to top on the Fish before serving.
5 ) Grill in the oven for 25 minutes turning sides at equal intervals.
6 ) Once done, remove from oven and serve hot. Top it up with the remaining Chutney and
garnish with lime wedges.
What is joy without singing a few lines in praise of such a tasty and wonderful grilled fish, so here goes poetry in praise of this recipe:
Fish is the most delish dish,
Be it – Basa, Pomfret, Sole or Ilish
Boiled, Grilled or Stir-fry,
All of which you must give a try.
Ruling the Sea, Lake & River,
In taste, they all… deliver
Tuna Tuesday or Fry-day,
Consume a slice of it Everyday ©
