Low Fat Spicy Hilsha Fish Fry
Elevate your seafood experience with this irresistible Low Fat Spicy Hilsha Fish Fry, a healthy twist on the traditional Bengali delicacy! Perfectly seasoned with turmeric, red chili, cumin powder, and zesty ginger-garlic paste, these tender Hilsha fish fillets are marinated to perfection before being pan-fried in a scant amount of cooking spray. With a tantalizing brush of aromatic mustard oil for an authentic touch and optional coriander garnish, this recipe delivers bold, smoky, and spicy flavors in every bite—all while keeping it low on fat. Ideal for impressing guests at dinner or enjoying as a quick meal paired with steamed rice, this light yet flavorful dish will quickly become your go-to seafood recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Hilsha fish fillets
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Mustard oil (for brushing)
- 1 as required Non-stick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the Hilsha fish fillets gently under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a small bowl, mix the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt to create a thick marinade.
Rub the marinade evenly over both sides of the Hilsha fish fillets. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet on medium heat. Lightly coat the skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
Place the marinated Hilsha fillets on the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes until the fish is fully cooked and slightly charred.
Brush the cooked fillets lightly with mustard oil for a traditional flavor boost.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, if desired, and serve hot with steamed rice or as a standalone appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.7 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 1468 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 105.1 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 45.0 mcg | 225% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1383 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
