To make this lemon pepper fish, you can use any kind of fish that has a firm flesh. I have used fresh water fish here. You can also use salmon but it does not absorb the flavors of spices. This lemon pepper fish is made in South Indian style with curry leaves and spices like fennel, red chilli powder, ginger garlic and green chilies. I have given substitutes that you may easily find to make the dish. To make this, fish is marinated for a short time with turmeric, red chilli powder, salt and lemon juice. Later we fry the ginger garlic & green chilies in little ghee and then the marinated fish is roasted until cooked through. Lastly we add crushed black pepper, ground fennel and curry leaves. If you love the South Indian flavors, you will instantly fall in love with this lemon pepper fish. Add a dash of more lemon juice if you want before serving. More Fish RecipesFish CurrySalmon CurryCrispy Fish FryAndhra Fish Fry

How to Make Lemon Pepper Fish (Stepwise Photos)

  1. Rinse fish well and pat dry completely with kitchen tissues. Marinate with turmeric, chilli powder, little salt and lemon juice. If you have some time, it can be left aside for 15 mins.
  2. Crush fennel and black pepper. We prefer a fine powder, you can use coarsely crushed powder.
  3. Heat ghee or oil in a pan. I suggest using a wide pan. I use ghee for this recipe as it enhances the flavour. Saute ginger garlic paste and green chili until the raw smell disappears.
  4. Add the fish and fry on a medium heat for 2 to 3 mins.
  5. Turn them and fry on the other side as well for 2 to 3 mins.
  6. Add curry leaves and half of the pepper powder. Continue to fry for 2 more mins. I had to set aside half of the fish since the pan was crowded. I suggest using a wide pan if you are using many fish pieces.
  7. Turn them and repeat sprinkling the powder. Fry until the fish is roasted completely. Serve lemon pepper fish as a side in a meal with onion wedges. If you want you may sprinkle more lemon juice. Related Recipes

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