INDIAN-SPICED STURGEON WITH MINT YOGURT SAUCE

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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.

M.muzamil Amir
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Sky Fleers
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This recipe was a disaster! The fish was overcooked and the yogurt sauce was bland.


Damilare Joseph
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Overall, I thought this recipe was good, but not great. I might try it again with a different type of fish.


Toni Feli
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The sturgeon was a bit dry, but the yogurt sauce helped to balance it out.


Aneven Eleven
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think I just added too much chili powder.


Ondina Tome
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I was a bit skeptical about using sturgeon, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The fish was mild and flaky, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect accompaniment.


Grace Achieng
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This recipe is a keeper! The sturgeon was cooked to perfection and the yogurt sauce was divine.


Tekendra Chandara
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The yogurt sauce was amazing! I loved the bright flavors with the hint of garlic.


doryn doryce
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sturgeon turned out great. The yogurt sauce was a nice complement to the fish.


Ashik Ahmad
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.