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Trini Bites EP. 31 How To Make Bake & Shark! **ICONIC**

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Bake & Shark

Cultural Context

Originating from Trinidad and Tobago, Bake & Shark is a beloved street food, traditionally enjoyed on the beaches. The dish combines fried dough (bake) with seasoned shark, often topped with fresh vegetables and sauces. It's a symbol of local culinary culture, reflecting the island's rich maritime heritage. Today, variations exist with different types of fish and toppings, making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors alike.

TrinidadianTTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb shark fillets
1 lime
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 medium onion
1/4 cup bandana (cilantro)
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cucumber
1 medium tomato
2 cups lettuce
2 tablespoons pepper sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

shark fillets

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tilapia is lower in mercury and more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Salsa can provide flavor with fewer calories.

1

Cut the shark fillets into smaller chunks.

2

Wash the shark fillets with lime and flour to remove any smell.

3

Season the shark with chopped onion, bandana (cilantro), garlic, and pepper.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of paprika, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the shark fillets.

5

Blend the seasoning ingredients together.

6

Marinate the shark fillets for 2 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate.

7

Season the flour with 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of garlic salt.

8

Chop up some bandana (cilantro) and mix it into the seasoned flour.

9

Heat oil in a pan to fry the shark fillets, ensuring the oil covers the fish.

10

Fry the shark fillets for about 8 minutes until golden brown.

11

Assemble the shark in the fried dough with sliced cucumber, tomato, lettuce, and drizzle with pepper sauce and ketchup.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying panspatulatongspaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishgluten

Also Known As

Shark BakeBake and Shark

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