Mustard-Marinated Hilsa Fish in Coconut Curry

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A fragrant curry featuring hilsa fish marinated in mustard and simmered in creamy coconut milk, with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. This Asian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Hilsa fish fillets, Mustard paste, Coconut milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs hilsa fish fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp mustard paste, 1 tsp turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Rub evenly over both sides of the fish and let marinate 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 1 tbsp minced garlic, and 2 sliced green chilies. Sauté 5-7 minutes until onion is golden and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and 1 tsp coriander powder to the skillet, stirring 30 seconds until aromatic. Pour in 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Step 4: Add marinated hilsa fish to the skillet, turning once to coat. Simmer uncovered 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fish to a platter.
  5. Step 5: Simmer sauce 3-4 minutes until thickened, then pour over fish. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.

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