Yogurt Baked Fish Recipe

Name: Yogurt Baked Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1 lb.) firm whitefish fillets (such as snapper and flounder); 1/2 lemon or lime; salt; 1 large onion, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Serrano chilies, seeded and minced; 2 tsp. ground coriander; 1 x 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, minced; 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 2 c. plain yogurt; 2 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped raisins; 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped almonds

Servings: persons

2 (1 lb.) firm whitefish fillets (such as snapper and flounder)
1/2 lemon or lime
salt
1 large onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 Serrano chilies, seeded and minced
2 tsp. ground coriander
1 x 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, minced
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 c. plain yogurt
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped raisins
2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped almonds

1
Pat fish dry.
2
Dip lemon in salt.
3
Rub over fish.
4
Let fish stand 15 minutes.
5
Mix onion, chilies, garlic, coriander and ginger in bowl.
6
Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add onion mixture and stir until golden, about 10 minutes. Blend yogurt, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt.
8
Add to skillet and cook until thick enough to coat fish, stirring frequently about 30 minutes.
9
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
10
Line jelly roll pan with foil. Set fish on prepared pan.
11
Spread yogurt mixture over fish. Sprinkle with raisins and almonds.
12
Bake 9 minutes for every 1-inch thickness of fish.
13
Serve immediately.

439

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1 lb.) firm whitefish fillets (such as snapper and flounder), 1/2 lemon or lime, salt, 1 large onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Yogurt Baked 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Yogurt Baked Fish

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Variations & substitutions

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