Machli Aur Tamatar (Curried Halibut)

Name: Machli Aur Tamatar (Curried Halibut)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 4 eight-ounce halibut steaks; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1.5 tsp salt; 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 0.5 cup finely chopped onion; 0.25 tsp ground cayenne pepper; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 2 tsp ground coriander; 3 medium tomatoes; 4 tbsp cilantro; 0.25 tsp garam masala

Fish, coriander and tomatoes come together in this South Asian dish, fragrant with cayenne and turmeric and cooked in a pan. Finish with garam masala.

33 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 18 min · 33 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Sprinkle lemon juice, black pepper and 1 teaspoon salt on both sides of fish. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
15 min
2
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until golden brown and soft, 7-8 minutes.
8 min
3
Stir in red pepper, turmeric, ground coriander and remaining salt. Cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and 2 tablespoons cilantro.
1 min
4
Remove and set aside. Add remaining oil to skillet, tipping pan to coat evenly. Add fish and top each piece with tomato mixture.
5
Sprinkle with garam masala. Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and cook until halibut is cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cilantro on top.
10 min