Trinidad Bake and Shark | Taste of Trini

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.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Add water gradually to form a soft dough.

Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rest for 30 minutes.

Heat coconut oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each into a disc.

Fry the discs in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Season the shark fillets with garlic, seasoning salt, and black pepper.

Fry the shark fillets in the same oil until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Assemble by placing shark fillet in the fried dough.

Top with cabbage, tomato, onion, and lettuce.

Drizzle with hot sauce and lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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