Steamed Mint Fish Recipe

Name: Steamed Mint Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 5 pieces fish fillets or 3 whole pomfret fish; 1 middle finger size ginger; 6 garlic cloves; 2 handful mint leaves; 1 handful cilantro leaf; 2 green chilies; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons red chili powder; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 egg yolk; according to taste salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil; banana leaves or aluminium foil pieces to wrap

Servings: persons

5 pieces fish fillets or 3 whole pomfret fish
1 middle finger size ginger
6 garlic cloves
2 handful mint leaves
1 handful cilantro leaf
2 green chilies
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons red chili powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg yolk
according to taste salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
banana leaves or aluminium foil pieces to wrap

1
Make a fine paste of ginger, garlic, green chillies, 1 tsp lemon juice, cilantro and mint leaves.
2
Mix well 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and a pinch of salt and season the fish fillets with this mixture.
3
After 5-6 mins, Coat the fishes with the paste well and wrap each piece in the banana leaves and tie with twines or aluminium foil papers can also be used. Keep them in a steam pan for 20 mins.
4
Serve with sliced onions and cucumbers seasoned with lemon juice, pepper and salt (optional).

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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: 5 pieces fish fillets or 3 whole pomfret fish, 1 middle finger size ginger, 6 garlic cloves, 2 handful mint leaves, and more.

Yes, Steamed Mint Fish 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.

Steamed Mint Fish

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