Caribbean Fried Snapper (fish).

all-purpose seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt and pepper

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and cost.

snapper

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is often less expensive and widely available.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while canola is typically cheaper.

lime

💰Cheaper: lemon

Lemon can be a more affordable citrus alternative.

Wash the snapper with the juice of 1 lime and rinse with cool water, then drain dry.

Make a cut down the belly of each snapper to allow the marinade to penetrate.

Season the snapper with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon Madras curry powder, 1/2 small onion diced finely, 2 crushed cloves of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper sauce, and 1 teaspoon Caribbean green seasoning.

Use your hands to coat the snapper with the seasoning, ensuring it gets inside the cuts and all over the fish.

Cover the seasoned snapper and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.

Dust the marinated snapper in 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, coating well.

Carefully place the coated snapper into the hot oil.

Fry the snapper for about 10-11 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Remove the fried snapper and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

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