Name: Indian-Spiced Sturgeon with Mint Yogurt Sauce
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted; 2 cups plain yogurt (16 oz); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 (1-inch-thick) pieces skinless sturgeon fillet or halibut fillet with skin (6 oz each); 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest; an electric coffee/spice grinder

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Indian-Spiced Sturgeon with Mint Yogurt SauceRomulo Yanes

This piquant Indian marinade adds depth of flavor to the sturgeon's meaty white flesh.

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr

Cooks' note:

If you aren't able to grill outdoors, sturgeon can be grilled in a well-seasoned large ridged grill pan (without crowding) over moderately high heat, turning once, until just cooked through, about 12 minutes total. (Halibut will take 8 to 9 minutes total.)

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