Whole Fish Fry Recipe

whole fish fry recipe is a very easy recipe of fish fry in which the whole pieces of fish like mackerel is fried as it is.

Whole Fish Fry

for making whole fish fry, fishes are not cut into chunks but instead slits are made over their body so that the masala or spices penetrate deeply into it, resulting in a nice spicy fish fry.

for marination, basic spices like red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and cumin powder are used. we also add ginger garlic paste and chopped coriander leaves for giving it a flavor. i usually add lemon juice in all my fish preparations as it adds an extra taste to my fish.

me and my kid are fish lovers and i have got a really good collection of seafood recipes on this blog, like fish fry, fish pakoda, fish shami kabab, fish tikka, rava fried fish, fish biryani and many more to come.

Whole Fish Fry

Whole Fish Fry Recipe

Author: Razina | Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Type: Main 

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Yield: 3-4 servings 

Ingredients 

• 3-4 mackerel fish 
• oil for frying

For marination

• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• salt as required
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Directions for making whole fish fry recipe

1. First in a bowl of water add 1 teaspoon salt and lemon juice. Soak the fish in this water for 15 minutes. Then wash the fishes thoroughly and pat dry.

2. Make 2-3 slits on the body of the fish.

3. Mix all the ingredients mentioned for marination to form a thick paste, add little water if required.

4. Apply this masala evenly over the fish, filling the slits as well, keep it marinated for 2-3 hours.

5. Now heat some oil in a pan and place the whole fish, one or two at a time and fry till golden brown in colour. Flip and fry the other side as well.

6. Your whole fish fry is ready, serve along with lemon wedges.