Tikka-style fish

Tikka-style fish

Perfect for the barbecue - but don't let that stop you using the oven if the typical English weather arrives - use whichever fish you prefer

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 16 mins

Low-fat

Method

  1. Slash the skin of the whole fish, if using, on each side with a sharp knife. Mix the ginger and garlic, season with salt, then rub all over the fish.
  2. Mix the yogurt with the oil, spices and seasoning. Use to coat the fish inside and out, then chill until ready to cook.
  3. TO BARBECUE: Cook straight on the rack (or on foil if you are afraid of it sticking) for 6-8 mins each side for the whole fish, or 3-4 mins for the tuna steaks. Cooking time will depend on how hot your barbecue is when you start.

Per serving

266 kcalories, protein 39g, carbohydrate 4g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 0.67 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2007.

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    28 January 2008

    dan commented on this recipe

    this looks good im going to make it for my exam in school

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  • 16 June 2008

    dasilva commented on this recipe

    I've put the fish under the grill and the taste is fantastic! Original way of preparing fish fast and with a few ingredients.

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  • 31 July 2008

    Redcf rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Lovely recipe. Used Sea Bream and cooked on the BBQ. Sauce didn't overpower the fish. Very tasty and simple.

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  • 01 August 2008

    Claire B rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Used salmon steaks instead - wrapped in foil and did in the oven - ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, a firm favourite. Lovely served with the indian summer salad on the site.

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  • 02 September 2008

    Tacha rated this recipe

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  • 24 September 2008

    Girl Flower commented on this recipe

    I would really like to try this dish but not using a BBQ (I dont have one) was wondering how long it would take in the oven and how hot it should be if I were to bake it like Claire B? Any ideas anyone.

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  • 31 January 2009

    weeble cooks rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I make this dish regularly. It's always a success. I've served it with the tomato coriander and cucumber salad and also the Indian summer salad.

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  • 30 May 2009

    Philippa rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this with trout and did it on the bbq. it was lovely! it did stick to the bbq though but i'd rather that than stick it in foil because if you're going to do that you might as well cook it in the oven.

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  • 27 October 2009

    shelagh rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was delicious. I used whole trout and cooked it under the grill and it was fab

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  • 17 February 2011

    dangtfc rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Used 2 x 500g whole Red Snappers, cooked under the grill for 7 minutes either side, served with tomato, cucumber, red onion and coriander salad. Absolutely delicious but Snapper is very boney!

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  • 26 April 2011

    Cassandra Lane rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Did this with tuna steaks and it was lovely.

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  • 08 June 2011

    Daffy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this today with a whole rainbow trout. I wrapped it in foil and baked it in the oven for about 20 mins, gas Mark 4 (I think!) it was delicious, so good in fact I wish I'd bought 2 fish!! I WILL be making this again.

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  • 28 June 2011

    susan_lily commented on this recipe

    Great, easy recipe, cooked in foil in the oven and served with Indian Summer Salad - delicious.

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  • 22 February 2012

    justin rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    We like a strong a flavour....by mistake we added the garlic & ginger to the yoghurt as well as adding to fish...out of this world!

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  • 11 May 2012

    amanda holmes commented on this recipe

    wasnt as nice as it sounds

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  • 21 November 2012

    crumbortwo rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    I love spicy food but this was just a quick fix and all it did was spoil the fish that would have tasted nicer on its own.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 16 mins

Low-fat

Equally delicious using tuna steaks

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp finely grated fresh root ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves , finely grated or crushed
  • 2 whole sea bream or red snapper (about 900g/2lb each) or 6 fish steaks like tuna
  • 6 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 3 tsp cumin seeds
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Per serving

266 kcalories, protein 39g, carbohydrate 4g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 0.67 g

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