Colombian-Style Fried Whole Fish Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 small whole tilapias or red snapper cleaned and scaled
- 2 scallions finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper
- ΒΌ cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups of vegetable or Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the fish in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, make 3-4 cuts on each side of the fish.
- Season the fish inside and out with salt and pepper. Rub the fish with the scallions and lime juice. Allow fish sit 10 minutes before cooking.
- Dredge fish with flour to coat. Pour oil into a large frying pan. The oil should be at least 1 inch deep.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat, you can test it by dropping in a small cube of bread. If it sizzles and cooks, it is ready, or if you have a thermometer, the correct temperature is 375 F.
- Carefully place the fish in the oil, standing back in case the oil splatters, then turn the heat to medium.
- Fry the fish, without turning it, for about 5 to 7 minutes, or skin will break. Turn the fish and fry about 5 to 7 minutes more or until the skin is crispy.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and serve with patacones, rice, avocado and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
*Be sure the oil is covering the whole fish, if it's not just submerged the fish in the hot oil pushing with a heat safe spoon, ensuring it cooks evenly.
*Some of the most popular fish in Colombia to make this dish are: red snapper, mojarra and tilapia.
Nutrition
Calories: 2204kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 36gFat: 227gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 64gMonounsaturated Fat: 143gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 563mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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