STUFFED BLUEFISH WITH SWEET AND SPICY MASALA

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This recipe, brought to us by cookbook author Maya Kaimal, is exceptionally flavorful because the bluefish is marinated with a piquant rub of cayenne, turmeric, and salt before cooking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 two- to three-pound whole bluefish, cleaned
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Ghee Recipe, or unsalted butter
2 tablespoons broken cashews
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1/3 cup, plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups sliced onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
2 fresh green chiles, split lengthwise
4 teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 cup chopped tomato
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh, cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Remove the head and tail from the fish. Butterfly by slicing it down the entire length of the belly side. Open it up, and carefully remove the backbone, starting from the neck. Remove any remaining bones. Fold fish in half, skin-side out, and rub skin with a mixture of 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  • In a small skillet, heat ghee over medium heat; add cashews, and saute until golden. Remove to a plate. In the same skillet with remaining ghee, saute raisins until they swell and brown slightly. Add raisins to the plate with cashews, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1/3 cup oil, and fry onions until edges are nicely browned. Add garlic, ginger, and green chiles, and stir for 1 minute. Stir in coriander, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, cumin, remaining 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, garam masala, tomato, lime juice, cilantro, mint, remaining teaspoon salt, and sugar, and fry until onions are well browned and mixture is thick and pastelike, adding enough water to keep it moist. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.
  • Open fish, and spread one-third of the onion mixture inside; fold it over to close. In the same skillet, push the remaining onion mixture to the sides of the pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and place fish in the middle. Cook, covered, on medium-low heat, until bottom of fish is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Carefully turn, and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 10 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  • Carefully transfer fish to a platter. Spread remaining sauce over fish. Sprinkle with cashews and raisins, and garnish with cilantro and mint; serve immediately.

MILON MIAH MD
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This is my go-to recipe for stuffed bluefish. The masala is so flavorful and the fish is always cooked perfectly. I love that I can adjust the heat level to suit my taste.


Wame Kgethe
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The fish is so flavorful and the masala is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Chinyere Adishi
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I've never made stuffed bluefish before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Uche
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the fish and the masala. I will definitely be making this again.


Azeemullah Khan
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This dish is a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loves it. He says it's the best fish he's ever had.


Alamgir mondol
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I love this recipe. The masala is so flavorful and the fish is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Sunday oguntoyinbo
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This is my go-to recipe for stuffed bluefish. The masala is so flavorful and the fish is always cooked perfectly. I love that I can adjust the heat level to suit my taste.


subhan iq
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I love this recipe! The fish is always moist and flaky, and the masala is so flavorful. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family.


Bhuwan Pokharel
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The fish is so flavorful and the masala is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Anika Hela
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I've never made stuffed bluefish before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Matiasi Musyoka
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the fish and the masala. I will definitely be making this again.


Ishwak Mohamud
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best fish he's ever had.


Normajean
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The masala is so flavorful and the fish is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Joshua Charles Rucker
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked perfectly and the masala was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Nahid Annatto Bappi
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is always moist and flaky, and the masala is so flavorful. I love that I can adjust the heat level to suit my taste.


Malik Amman Khan
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This stuffed bluefish recipe is an absolute delight! The masala is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the fish is cooked to perfection. I served it with jasmine rice and a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.