Mustard-Glazed Fish with Coconut Rice

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Flaky hilsa fish caramelized in Bengali mustard paste, served over creamy coconut rice with a hint of lime. This Indian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs hilsa fish fillets, brown mustard seeds, coconut milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Indian cuisine 680 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear, then soak for 30 minutes. Drain and cook with 1.5 cups water until tender (18-20 minutes).
  2. Step 2: Grind 2 tsp brown mustard seeds with 1 tbsp water into a smooth paste. Heat 3 tbsp mustard oil in a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tsp cumin seeds and 2 finely chopped shallots, sautéing for 2 minutes until shallots soften.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp grated ginger to the skillet, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 12 oz hilsa fish fillets. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until fish is opaque and mustard paste turns golden.
  4. Step 4: Stir 1 cup coconut milk into the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Squeeze 1 tbsp lime juice over fish, then top with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.
  5. Step 5: Fluff cooked rice and serve fish with coconut rice, drizzling any remaining sauce over both.

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