Mustard-Glazed Hilsa Fish with Radish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

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Fresh hilsa fish caramelizes in mustard oil and tamarind, served with crisp radish slices for a bright contrast. This Indian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs hilsa fish fillets, mustard oil, tamarind paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Indian cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces, 6 oz each hilsa fish fillets
3 tbsp mustard oil
2 tbsp tamarind paste
2 medium, julienned radish
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp, grated ginger
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 hilsa fish fillets (6 oz each) dry with paper towels. Heat 3 tbsp mustard oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Step 2: Place fish skin-side down in skillet and cook for 4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook 3 minutes more until opaque throughout.
Step 3: Stir 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger into skillet, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Arrange 2 julienned radish slices on each plate, top with fish, and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and 1/2 tsp salt.