Description
Fish Fillets with Cashew Sauce is a flavorful baked fish dish featuring marinated fillets cooked in a creamy, spicy cashew-based sauce with aromatic spices and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 pound fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or salmon)
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 large tomato
- 1/2 cup broth
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Mix 2 tablespoons oil, mustard, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to marinate fish fillets for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Blend chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and cashews into a smooth paste, adding water if needed.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-low heat; cook cashew paste for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cayenne, remaining salt, cumin, coriander, sugar, and turmeric; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
- Chop tomato and add to skillet; pour in broth and simmer for a few minutes.
- Place marinated fish fillets in baking dish; pour cashew sauce over fish and cover with foil.
- Bake in preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook the fish to keep it tender and flaky.
- Marinate the fish to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Use fresh fish for best taste and texture.
- Adjust spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Cashew paste should be smooth; add water if too thick.
- Freeze fish fillets and sauce separately for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 200g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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