Goan Fish Recheado Masala with Spiced Red Chili Paste

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Marinated fish steaks coated with a fiery Goan recheado spice paste and pan-fried for a bold, flavorful street food experience. This Indian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs dried red chilies, white vinegar, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) firm white fish steaks (e.g., mackerel or kingfish)
• 8 whole dried red chilies
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 5 large garlic cloves
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 small piece cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 8 dried red chilies in hot water for 20 minutes until softened, then grind with 2 tbsp white vinegar, 5 garlic cloves, 1 tsp black peppercorns, 3 cloves, 1 small cinnamon stick, 1 tsp cumin seeds, and 1 tsp mustard seeds into a smooth, thick paste.
2. Step 2: Heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped small onion and sauté for 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in the prepared chili paste along with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp sugar; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oil separates from the masala.
4. Step 4: Pat dry 4 fish steaks and coat each generously with the masala paste on both sides.
5. Step 5: In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed and pan-fry the coated fish steaks over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and caramelized with a spicy crust.
6. Step 6: Serve hot with lemon wedges and steamed rice or bread.