Catfish Masala Recipe

Name: Catfish Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs catfish, can use tilapia and snapper too; 1 medium onion; 1 large tomatoes; 1 medium green bell pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil, can use corn oil; 1 teaspoon bottled crushed garlic; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, can use 1 tsp. bottled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs catfish, can use tilapia and snapper too
1 medium onion
1 large tomatoes
1 medium green bell pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, can use corn oil
1 teaspoon bottled crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, can use 1 tsp. bottled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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["Cut the fish into 2"" pieces.", "Peel the onion and cut into 1/4"" slices. Cut the pepper and tomato in half and remove and discard seeds and stems. Cut the pepper and tomato into 1/2"" pieces and set the veggies aside.", "Put 1 tablespoons of the oil into a large frying pan or wok and begin heating over medium-high heat.", "Add the fish and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and transfer the fish and any liquid to a bowl.", "Add the remaining oil to the pan and begin heating over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomato and bell pepper and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until veggies begin to soften. Add the spices and mix well.", "Return the partly cooked fish to the pan and stir gently so it is covered with sauce. Turn the heat down to medium, cover and cook for 5 minutes.", "Serve immediately or set aside until ready to eat, then reheat briefly."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs catfish, can use tilapia and snapper too, 1 medium onion, 1 large tomatoes, 1 medium green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Catfish Masala falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Catfish Masala

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