Fish in a Fennel-Flavored Curry Sauce

Name: Fish in a Fennel-Flavored Curry Sauce
Yield: serves 2¿3
Ingredients: Salt; 3/4-pound fillet of Spanish mackerel, or see above for other fish, cut crossways into 3-inch segments; 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon finely crushed garlic (just put it through a press); 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, if desired; 2 teaspoons nice red paprika; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 1/4 teaspoon whole fennel seeds; 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or red onions; 1/4 cup coconut milk from a well-shaken can or heavy cream

December 9, 2011

Some version of this fish curry is eaten all along India’s long coastline. I like to make it with fillets (with skin) of Spanish mackerel, but any mackerel or kingfish, indeed, any fish that does not flake too easily, will do. This cooks quickly and easily. This dish is perfect with rice. Add a green vegetable and a salad as well.

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