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Fish In Mustard Sauce Recipe

Fish In Mustard Sauce Recipe

Fish in Mustard Sauce is a flavorful and tangy dish featuring tender fish fillets cooked in a creamy mustard-based sauce. Perfect for a light dinner or festive meal, it balances the sharpness of mustard with aromatic spices for an irresistible taste. Quick to make and impressive to serve.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g fish fillets such as tilapia or salmon
  • 2 tablespoons mustard seeds or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ cup coconut milk or cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. Sauté chopped onions until translucent.
  4. Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and red chili powder; cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add mustard (seeds ground or Dijon) and coconut milk; stir well to make the sauce.
  6. Season fish fillets with salt and gently place in the sauce.
  7. Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes until fish is cooked through.
  8. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or bread.

Notes

Use firm fish fillets to prevent breaking while cooking.
Adjust mustard quantity for desired tanginess.
Coconut milk adds creaminess; cream can be used for richer taste.
Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 day only.

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