Karimeen is usually found in backwaters of Kerala and  its a popular dish in Kerala.   Its a very tasty  dish! 

Karimeen                   : 2 nos

Chilli pdr                   : 1 tsp

Turmeric pdr             : 1/8 tsp

Pepper pdr                 : 1/2 tsp

Small onions             : 4 nos

Garlic cloves             : 2nos

Salt to taste

Lemon juice               : 1 tsp

Oil                              : 2-3 tbsp

Clean and wash karimeen well and make slits, with a sharp knife, on both sides of the fish. 

Grind chilli pdr, turmeric pdr, pepper pdr, salt, small onions and garlic cloves to a paste. 

Add lemon juice to this paste and marinate karimeen with this paste and keep it in fridge for 30 mins.

Heat oil in a frying pan and fry both sides of the marinated fish  till golden brown. 

Serve it hot with onion slices and lemon.