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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Escabeche De Pescado(marinaded Fish Or Pickled Fish)

    Escabeche de Pescado(Marinaded Fish or Pickled Fish)

    Apr 17, 2011 · Modified: Apr 6, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 8 Comments

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    Escabeche de Pescado is a marinaded fish popular in Colombia. It's refreshing and full of flavor.

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    What is Escabeche de Pescado?

    It's traditional dish from the Atlantic and pacific regions of Colombia. It is fish that is first marinaded in a vinegar and vegetable mixture for 24 hours in the refrigerator and served cold.

    A dish like this one is perfect for spring and summer. It is easy to make and full of flavor. For this dish I used sword fish, but in Colombia it is usually made with " Pez Sierra" or "Saw Fish".

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    Escabeche de Pescado Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    1 day d
    Total Time 1 day d 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 990 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • Vegetable oil for frying
    • 2 pounds sword fish cut into pieces
    • Salt and pepper
    • Juice of 4 limes
    • ½ cup all purpose flour
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 medium red bell peppers thinly sliced
    • 2 medium red onion thinly sliced
    • 3 tablespoons of capers
    • 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard
    • Salt and pepper
    • 2 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 cup olive oil
    • 11/2 cups white vinegar

    Instructions
     

    • Place the fish in a plastic bowl and add the lime juice, salt and pepper. Place in the refrigerator for one hour.
    • Dry the fish using paper towels and cover with all purpose flour. In a medium pan heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the fish and fry for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
    • To make the marinade: Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well until combined.
    • Take the fish from the oil and place in a glass dish. Cover the fish with the marinade. Place in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 990kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 48gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 46gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 377mgPotassium: 1192mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2146IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 3mg
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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Angela

      April 17, 2011 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      I've always wanted to try making this. Yours looks delicious and so colorful! Very inspiring.

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    2. norma

      April 18, 2011 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      This reminds me of one of the posts I did. I think escabeche de pescado is the perfect dish for a hot, steamy day. Very nice Erica...

      Reply
    3. nammi

      April 19, 2011 at 3:58 am

      5 stars
      looks delicious, does it keep well for a few days?

      Reply
    4. Stevie

      April 19, 2011 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds excellent. I've had a Brazilian version of Escabeche with sardines instead of swordfish. I think that you're only partially right about when to eat this as I'd enjoy it throughout the year 😉

      Reply
    5. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog)

      April 20, 2011 at 7:16 am

      5 stars
      That marinade sounds wonderful! I really need to use marinades more often, they're so delicious. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Christine @ Fresh Local and Best

      April 20, 2011 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious! I like the tangy bright flavors in the marinade, which must be so good with the sword fish.

      Reply
    7. Simply Life

      April 21, 2011 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      oh i'm sure this is so fresh and delicious!

      Reply
    8. Pinga Tiesa

      September 08, 2013 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      Escabeche de Pescado o Pescado Marinado is a typical dish from the Atlantic coast of Colombia. PARTLY RIGHT
      Escabeche de Pescado o Pescado Marinado is a typical dish from MANY OTHER COUNTRIES IN THE CARIBBEAN AND SOUTH AMERICA.

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