Chili-Garlic Fish Spaghetti | Kitchenstagram
Twirl up a plate of speedy spaghetti infused with chunks of sustainably caught fish, simmered in a spicy & zesty lemon chili- garlic sauce, brightened with plenty of fresh parsley. Ready in under an hour, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy date night.
For the best results, choose a flavourful firm-textured fish that can withstand gentle cooking and tossing. Catfish works wonderfully, but feel free to use any kind of fish of your liking, such as sardines, salmon, sea bass, cod, tuna or tilapia. The key is pairing quality fish with starchy pasta water to form the base of the sauce.
A splash of white wine or vegetable/chicken broth can add depth, but the real star is fresh lemon. Its juice brings a zesty brightness that elevates the dish. This pasta pairs beautifully with your ingredients. Add capers, chili flakes or roasted veggies for a personal twist. I transformed fish skin into crispy perfection, adding a unique, flavourful garnish to elevate the dish’s presentation and taste. This optional step minimizes waste by using every part of the fish, adding texture and flavour while embracing sustainability in your cooking. Simple, quick, wholesome and endlessly adaptable, this recipe brings bold flavours to your table without fuss- perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For Baked Fish:
200 gm Catfish or any fish
1 tbsp Garlic (minced)
1 tsp Freshly cracked Black pepper
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp Olive oil
For Pasta:
300 gm Spaghetti
Salt to taste
4 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Garlic (minced)
2 tbsp Red Chili Paste/Sauce
Baked fish
A splash of White Wine
1/2 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1 heaped tbsp Butter
For Garnish:
1-2 nos. Red chili, sliced
Crispy Fish skin
Preparation
For Baked Fish:
- Step 1: In a baking tray arrange the fish fillets. Marinate the fish fillets with minced garlic, freshly cracked black pepper, salt, lemon juice and olive oil.
- Step 2: Place the marinated fish in a @200ºC preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove the baked fish from the oven and shred the fish with a fork and reserve the fish skin, for making crispy fish skin, this step is optional. Keep aside the shredded fish.
- Step 3: Now arrange the fish skin in a baking tray and bake in a @180ºC preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Your crispy fish skin is ready for garnishing.
For Pasta:
- Step 4: Cook the spaghetti in a pot of very salty water until al dente. When pasta is al dente, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain pasta and set aside.
- Step 5: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Then add garlic and cook stirring frequently for a minute or two until the garlic is fragrant and soft.
- Step 6: Add the pasta along with some pasta water and red chili paste, stir to combine. Then add the shredded fish and white wine and stir to combine.
- Step 7: Next add chopped parsley, lemon juice and butter and toss well until pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.
- Step 8: Transfer the spaghetti in a serving platter. Garnish with the crispy Fish skin and sliced red chili. Serve immediately and enjoy!!
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DEBJANI MONDAL
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My passion for food and cooking began at a very young age, when I would watch my mom and dad cook for me and my brother. My dad, in particular is a great cook whose culinary skills made a lasting impression on me. My dad would cook up a storm on special occasions by cooking variety of dishes, from delicious biriyani to samosa, fish fry, rasgullas and kachoris (sweet & spicy deep fried pastry with filling of lentils, meat or fish…>>>>>
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