In South India, people love eating Apollo fish. Served extensively in Andhra restaurants, this fish is an absolute delight. The Hyderabadi-styled Apollo Fish has a spicy, chatpata flavor. Apollo fish is cooked with boneless fillets which gives the meat a chance to absorb the flavor thoroughly.
Try this Apollo fish that is made from authentic Hyderabadi recipes. It is simple yet so delicious. Start prepping for this dish by ordering fresh fish from Licious. Order online and get it delivered to your door.
What Fish Can You Use To Cook Apollo Fish?
To cook Apollo Fish, you can use medium-sized boneless fillets of Salmon or even Snapper. They are tender, soft and their meat tastes slightly sweet which makes it a great combination of sweet and spicy when mixed with the marinade.
Why Is It Important To Deep Fry The Fish Before Seasoning?
Fried fish is the essence of this dish. The crispy texture of the fish makes it even more flavorful. However, you can always choose to bake or pan fry the dish if you are looking for a healthier way of cooking.
How to Make Hyderabadi Special Apollo Fish
Ingredients
Let’s cook
Wash and drain the fish fillets. Rub the lemon juice and salt over them and set aside for 5 minutes. Add all the other marinade ingredients and coat the fish well. Set aside and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Sprinkle cornflour and plain flour on the marinated fish and mix well. In a deep pan, heat oil and switch the flame to medium once the oil is hot enough. Deep fry the fish until cooked and set aside on a tissue paper.
Heat oil in another pan and add curry leaves. Fry until crispy and then add ginger, garlic and chillies. Saute until the raw smell of ingredients goes away. Add onions and fry until light brown. Add the deep-fried fish and cook on a high flame for about 3 minutes.
Garnish with lemon wedges and serve hot as a starter with salad or chutney.
