Best 9 Indian Spiced Halibut With Yogurt Recipes

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Indian spiced halibut with yogurt is a dish that combines the vibrant flavors of Indian spices with the delicate flavor of halibut to create a delicious and satisfying meal. The halibut is marinated in a mixture of yogurt, spices, and herbs, then grilled or roasted until flaky and tender. It is then served with a creamy yogurt sauce and a variety of flavorful accompaniments. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, and is sure to please even the most discerning palate.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH INDIAN SPICES AND CORN RELISH



Grilled Halibut With Indian Spices and Corn Relish image

Here, a fragrant combination of ground cumin, turmeric, coriander and fennel seed is rubbed all over fresh halibut steaks (Pacific salmon, wild striped bass and hake also work well here). The steaks are then left to marinate for a few hours in the refrigerator before grilling. The cooked fish is topped with a quick relish made of fresh corn, ginger, onion, cilantro and a bit of the spice mixture that's been sautéed in clarified butter. It's an unexpected yet extraordinary way to prepare fish that might just win over the self-proclaimed seafood-haters at the table.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 halibut steaks, 1 inch thick, 2 to 2 1/2 pounds total (Pacific salmon, wild striped bass, hake steaks or fillets of these fish can be substituted)
2 lemons
4 tablespoons ghee (sold in Indian stores and fancy food shops) or clarified butter; vegetable oil can be substituted
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup cooked fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear of corn)
Oil for grill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine cumin, turmeric, coriander, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste. Rub fish steaks on both sides with juice of 1/2 lemon, then rub with all but 2 teaspoons of spice mixture. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • While fish marinates, heat 2 tablespoons ghee in a skillet, add ginger and onion and sauté until onion just starts to brown. Stir in remaining spices and sauté, stirring, until spices smell toasty, then add corn and juice of 1/2 lemon. Cook briefly and set aside.
  • Remove fish from refrigerator and brush on both sides with remaining ghee or butter. Heat grill and oil grates. When hot, place fish on grill over medium-hot coals or gas fire and cook about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to turn fish and grill 3 to 4 minutes, until a little liquid just begins to pool on surface of fish and a paring knife inserted just at the bone can move flesh away from it easily. Salmon should be cooked about 3 minutes on each side. Remove fish to a warm platter or individual plates.
  • Reheat corn mixture, adding cilantro and a couple tablespoons water to moisten it. Spoon corn on fish, garnish with wedges cut from remaining lemon and serve.

TURKISH-SPICED HALIBUT SKEWERS WITH YOGURT SAUCE



Turkish-Spiced Halibut Skewers With Yogurt Sauce image

Turkish chefs make these beautiful skewers with local swordfish, usually dousing the fish in a garlicky lemony marinade before cooking. Bay leaves (they grow wild) are usually a presence, too. David Tanis took that inspiration and made the fish halibut, adding thinly sliced lemons and onions, along with pinches of aromatic cumin and coriander, and a heavy hand with the bay leaves. You would think this might be overkill, but in fact it only enhances the sweetness of the fish.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds boneless halibut or other firm-fleshed fish
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 small lemon, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced, plus 1 garlic clove, grated or smashed to a paste
8 bay leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup plain yogurt
Pinch cayenne
1 small cucumber, about 2 ounces, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon chopped mint
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Cut halibut into large chunks of equal size and thread onto skewers. You should have 4 kebabs weighing about 6 ounces each. Lay them in a shallow dish. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl, put cumin, coriander, paprika, red pepper flakes, onion, lemon, minced garlic and bay leaves. Add olive oil and stir together. Spoon mixture over fish skewers and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Put yogurt in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add garlic paste, cayenne and cucumber. Mix mint, dill and parsley together, add half to yogurt mixture, and reserve the rest. Stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Heat a grill or broiler. When it is hot, cook skewers for about 2 minutes per side, until just opaque. (Leave some lemon, onion and bay leaf clinging to fish, so they char a bit.) Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining herb mixture. Serve with yogurt sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 465, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 719 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

INDIAN SPICED CHICKPEA WRAPS



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Raita, an Indian condiment made with yogurt, elevates this vegetarian dish to a satisfying gourmet wrap. If you're in the mood to experiment, try diced mango or cucumber for the pineapple and add fresh herbs like cilantro or mint. -Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
WRAPS:
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
3 cups fresh baby spinach
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • For pineapple raita, mix first 4 ingredients., For wraps, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Add ginger, garlic and seasonings; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chickpeas and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally., To serve, place spinach and chickpea mixture on tortillas. Top with raita and roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

INDIAN-SPICED HALIBUT WITH YOGURT



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The basic curry powder used to flavor this easy-to-make Indian-spiced halibut dish is enhanced by bittersweet fenugreek seed, mustard, cardamom, and cloves; brown sugar diminishes the heat. Just before serving, mild yogurt is added to temper the intensity of the spices further.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tomatoes
1 recipe Quick Curry Powder
1 teaspoon whole fenugreek seeds
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of ground cloves
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon dark-brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
4 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
One 14 1/2-ounce can low-sodium canned vegetable stock
1 green chile, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds halibut fillets (or other firm-fleshed white-fish fillets, such as cod), cut into 6 pieces
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice and water. Cut an X in bottom of each tomato; plunge into boiling water. Cook until skin starts to peel back, about 30 seconds. Plunge into the ice bath to stop the cooking. When cool, peel off and discard skin. Cut tomatoes in half; squeeze out seeds. Chop; set aside.
  • In a food processor, combine curry powder, fenugreek, salt, mustard, cardamom, and cloves. Pulse to combine. Add garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and water. Puree until a smooth paste forms; set aside.
  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in curry paste; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion and half the stock; cook until onion starts to soften, about 3 minutes. Add chile and remaining stock. Bring to boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer, add fish and tomatoes, and cook until fish is opaque in the center, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in yogurt just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 g, Cholesterol 44 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, Sodium 595 g

INDIAN-SPICED HALIBUT WITH YOGURT



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Categories     Low Sodium     Halibut     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tomatoes
Curry Powder (recipe follows)
1 teaspoon whole fenugreek seed
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of ground cloves
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon dark-brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
4 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 14 1/2-ounce can low-sodium vegetable stock
1 green chile, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds halibut fillets (or other firm-fleshed white-fish fillets, such as cod), cut into 6 pieces
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
Curry Powder
2 teaspoons coriander seed
2 teaspoons cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
(makes about 2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice and water. Cut an X in bottom of each tomato; plunge into the boiling water. Cook until the skin starts to peel back, about 30 seconds. Plunge into the ice bath to stop the cooking. When cool, peel off and discard the skins. Cut the tomatoes in half; squeeze out the seeds. Chop; set aside.
  • In a food processor, pulse to combine the curry powder, fenugreek, salt, mustard, cardamom, and cloves. Add the garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and water. Puree until a smooth paste forms; set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the curry paste; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion and half the stock; cook until the onion starts to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chile and remaining stock. Bring to boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer, add the fish and tomatoes, and cook until the fish is opaque in the center, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the yogurt just before serving.
  • Curry Powder
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coriander and cumin. Toast the seeds, tossing constantly, until fragrant. Transfer to a spice grinder. Add the cayenne, turmeric, and cinnamon. Pulse to combine. Use immediately.
  • FIT TO EAT RECIPE
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 234
  • Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 44mg
  • Carbohydrate: 16g
  • Sodium: 595mg
  • Protein: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g

INDIAN-SPICED TILAPIA STICKS



Indian-Spiced Tilapia Sticks image

These flavorful Indian-spiced fish sticks please my whole family. Serve them with the creamy dipping sauce. -Jessie Grearson, Falmouth, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
SAUCE:
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 medium mango, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Sprinkle tilapia with pepper and salt. Place flour in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, combine salad dressing and yogurt. In a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, garam masala, cumin and cayenne. Dip fish in the flour, dressing mixture, then bread crumb mixture., In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat; cook fish in batches until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes., Meanwhile, for sauce, place the yogurt, cilantro, cumin and salt in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Stir in cucumber and onion. Serve tilapia with spinach, mango and prepared sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

YOGURT BAKED HALIBUT



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Yogurt tenderizes the fish in this recipe and gives it an unexpected taste. You can substitute any firm, white fish.

Provided by MA HIKER

Categories     Halibut

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs halibut fillets
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Lightly coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Rinse halibut filets and pat dry.
  • Place fish in a single layer in the baking dish.
  • Mix together yogurt, onion, lemon pepper, parsley and salt; pour over fish filets.
  • Drizzle filets with lemon juice.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until fish is firm and can be flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 84.7, Sodium 148.3, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 33.6

INDIAN-SPICED STURGEON WITH MINT YOGURT SAUCE



Indian-Spiced Sturgeon with Mint Yogurt Sauce image

Categories     Fish     Ginger     Marinate     Yogurt     Mint     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted
2 cups plain yogurt (16 oz)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
6 (1-inch-thick) pieces skinless sturgeon fillet or halibut fillet with skin (6 oz each)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
Special Equipment
an electric coffee/spice grinder

Steps:

  • Finely grind fennel seeds in grinder. Whisk together fennel and 1 cup yogurt with garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, black pepper, turmeric, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat fish with yogurt mixture and marinate in a shallow baking dish, covered and chilled, 1 hour.
  • While fish is marinating, whisk together remaining cup yogurt, mint, zest, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to make sauce.
  • Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate.
  • Lift fish out of marinade, letting excess drip off (discard marinade), and grill fish, covered only if using a gas grill, on lightly oiled grill rack, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 12 minutes total. (If using halibut, grill skin sides down first and grill, turning once, 8 to 9 minutes total.) Serve fish with sauce.

INDIAN YOGURT MARINADE



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If you like it cool and spicy, this is a great marinade for chicken, lamb or firm white fish. This marinade recipe makes enough for 2lb of meat, chicken or fish. Marinate red meat or poultry for 2 hours at room temp or 24-48 hours in the fridge. Marinate fish for 30 mins at room temp or 2 hours in the fridge.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Chicken

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 tablespoons plain yogurt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 in piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1/2 lemon, juice
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together and use as required.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.3, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 307.1, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh halibut fillets. If you can't find fresh halibut, you can substitute another firm white fish, such as cod or tilapia.
  • Be sure to marinate the halibut for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the fish to absorb the flavors of the spices.
  • When cooking the halibut, be careful not to overcook it. Halibut is a delicate fish, and it will only take a few minutes to cook through.
  • Serve the halibut with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

This Indian-spiced halibut with yogurt is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The fish is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, then cooked until tender and flaky. The yogurt sauce adds a creamy and tangy flavor to the dish. This dish is sure to impress your friends and family, and it's a great way to enjoy halibut.

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