Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

The Perfect Fried Red Snapper Recipe | Crispy Fried Whole Fish | How to Make Deep Fried Fish

Login to Save
7.4K views👍 210
Kdeb Cooking
Kdeb Cooking
44 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Kdeb Cooking to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Fried Red Snapper

Cultural Context

Fried Red Snapper is a beloved dish in Haiti, often enjoyed during family gatherings and festive occasions. The preparation highlights the fresh, local catch, seasoned simply yet boldly with lime and spices. This dish reflects the vibrant culinary traditions of the Caribbean, where seafood is a staple. Today, variations exist across the region, with each culture adding its unique twist, making it a popular choice in coastal areas around the world.

HaitianHTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb red snapper
2 limes
4 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 cups vegetable oil

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

red snapper

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia and catfish are more affordable and widely available alternatives.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose flour is more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola oil is often less expensive.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity, while vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

1

Clean the red snapper and pat it dry with paper towels.

2

Make diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish for even cooking.

3

Rub the fish inside and out with lime juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

4

Let the fish marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

5

Prepare a mixture of flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, and salt in a shallow dish.

6

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

7

Dredge the marinated fish in the flour mixture, coating evenly.

8

Carefully place the fish in the hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

9

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

10

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfrying

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Fried SnapperPoisson Rouge Frit

More Fried Red Snapper Videos

(13 videos)

Similar Haitian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(23 videos)