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Published: Dec 25, 2020. Post Updated: Jun 8, 2021

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Fish Tikka

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Aromatic Fish Tikka is a popular and vibrant recipe that is marinaded with a gorgeous blend of Spices. It makes a great starter or lunch with wraps or rotis.

Fish Tikka on a roti with green chutney and salad

Fish Tikka 

In this recipe, white Fish is marinaded in Spices and then Pan fried for 3 - 5 minutes per side making this a pretty quick recipe to make.

What fish goes into this recipe?

I used Tilapia in this recipe but Basa, Salmon, Cod, Pomfret and Monkfish also work.

How to make Fish Tikka

Full instructions are at the bottom of the page:

Combine Spices and Yoghurt in a bowl.

Marinade ingredients in a bowl

Pat Fish dry. Cut Fish Fillets down the middle and cut each ½ into 3 pieces.

Marinade Fish in Spice mix for ½ an hour. Soak skewers in water.

Fish on a skewer in a pan

Thread fish onto skewers. Add a little oil to a hot pan. Once hot, add the skewers and cook for 3 - 5 minutes per side. Alternatively grill for 3 - 5 minutes per side.

Tips and tricks for making Fish Tikka

Use a heavy duty good quality pan to sear fish – A thin pan means that the fish burns easily and unevenly. 

Heat the pan first before adding the oil – Heat a dry pan, and as soon as you see a little smoke, add oil (it will heat very quickly because the pan will be very hot), swirl to coat base, then immediately add the fish.  The pan has to be hot as does the oil, otherwise the fish may stick.

Pan Sear Fish – Sear for around 2 – 3 minutes each side and it should lift naturally but test by nudging a little and try again 15 seconds later. I start low and then turn the heat up.

Fish Fry Marinade – You can use extra Fish Fry Marinade Powder like this one, mixed with a little Oil and Lemon Juice instead of all the marinade ingredients. 

How long does it keep?

Fridge: Store in an air tight container for up to 4 days.

Can it be frozen?

To Freeze: Store cooked or just marinaded in an airtight container for up to 2 months. To thaw, keep in the fridge over night and reheat on the hob or in the microwave. Because the fish is delicate, it is easier to reheat in the microwave but nicer reheated on the hob. Just don’t move it around too much.

How to serve

This recipe is delicious served with Wraps, Roti, Rice or Naan.

For serving:

Kachumber Salad

Onion Raita

Five Minute Magic Green Avocado Chutney

Mint Sauce to serve (Optional)

Combine 2 handfuls Coriander leaves and stems, 1 small handful Mint leaves, 1 Green Chilli, ½ teaspoon Chaat Masala (Optional), 4 tablespoon Greek, Plain or Natural Yoghurt and a Pinch of Salt in a blender and blend till smooth.

More indian seafood recipes:

Salmon Curry – Indian

Fenugreek Fish Masala – Methi Fish

Masala Fish

Prawn Masala

Prawn Ghee Roast

Goan Prawn Curry

Fish Tikka Masala

Indian Salmon Fish

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Fish Tikka on a roti with green chutney and salad

Fish Tikka

Safira
Aromatic Fish Tikka is a popular and vibrant recipe that is marinaded with a gorgeous blend of Spices. It makes a great starter or lunch with wraps or rotis.
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Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Marinading Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Lunch
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Fish I use Tilapia. Cut each Fish down the middle and each half into 3 pieces

Marinade

  • 4 cloves Garlic Crushed
  • ¾ inch Ginger Crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Green Chilli Paste
  • 2 tablespoon Plain Yoghurt
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Chickpea Flour Optional but helps everything to stay on the fish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Oil

Skewers (Optional)

  • 8 Skewers

Oil to Shallow Fry (If using a Pan)

  • 2 tablespoon Oil

Instructions
 

  • Pat Fish dry, cut in ½ down the middle and cut each ½ into 3 pieces
  • Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl and add the fish. Marinade Fish for ½ an hour. Meanwhile soak skewers in water (if using).
  • To Pan Fry - Thread fish onto skewers. Add a little oil to a hot pan. Once hot, add the skewers and cook for 3 - 5 minutes per side.
  • If Grilling - Add marinaded fish to a baking tray lined with foil. Grill for 3 - 5 minutes per side.

Notes

Mint Sauce to serve (Optional)

Combine 2 handfuls Coriander leaves and stems, 1 small handful Mint leaves, 1 Green Chilli, ½ teaspoon Chaat Masala (Optional), 4 tablespoon Greek, Plain or Natural Yoghurt and a Pinch of Salt in a blender and blend till smooth.

Tips and tricks for making Fish Tikka

Use a heavy duty good quality pan to sear fish – A thin pan means that the fish burns easily and unevenly. 
Heat the pan first before adding the oil – Heat a dry pan, and as soon as you see a little smoke, add oil (it will heat very quickly because the pan will be very hot), swirl to coat base, then immediately add the fish.  The pan has to be hot as does the oil, otherwise the fish may stick.
Pan Sear Fish – Sear for around 2 – 3 minutes each side and it should lift naturally but test by nudging a little and try again 15 seconds later. I start low and then turn the heat up.
Fish Fry Marinade – You can use extra Fish Fry Marinade Powder like this one, mixed with a little Oil and Lemon Juice instead of all the marinade ingredients. 

How long does it keep?

Fridge: Store in an air tight container for up to 4 days.

Can it be frozen?

To Freeze: Store cooked or just marinaded in an airtight container for up to 2 months. To thaw, keep in the fridge over night and reheat on the hob or in the microwave. Because the fish is delicate, it is easier to reheat in the microwave but nicer reheated on the hob. Just don’t move it around too much.

How to serve

This recipe is delicious served with Wraps, Roti, Rice or Naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 26gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 72mgPotassium: 421mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Fish Tikka, Fish Wrap
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