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Trinidad Bake and Shark

Cultural Context

Trinidad Bake and Shark is a beloved street food originating from Trinidad and Tobago, often enjoyed at beaches. Traditionally made with fried shark fillets tucked into a soft, fried dough, it's a symbol of local culinary culture. The dish is typically garnished with fresh vegetables and sauces, reflecting the vibrant flavors of Caribbean cuisine. Today, Bake and Shark has gained popularity beyond its origins, with variations appearing in various Caribbean communities and food festivals.

CaribbeanTTmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 small shark
lime
lemons
bitters
fish seasoning salt
black pepper
fresh garlic
scallion
green seasoning
lime pepper sauce
Cajun seasoning
celery salt
paprika
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons yeast
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 cup lukewarm water
oil for frying
lettuce
banana
cucumber
onion
white garlic sauce
ketchup
fresh bandana
pepper sauce

shark fillets

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Grilled chicken is lower in calories and tilapia is more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, and vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Salsa offers a fresh taste, while ketchup is often less costly.

1

Clean the shark by removing the skin and cutting it into pieces.

2

Wash the shark with lime and lemon.

3

Use a toothpick to clean out the bone marrow from the shark.

4

Season the shark with bitters, fish seasoning salt, black pepper, garlic, scallion, green seasoning, lime pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, celery salt, and paprika.

5

Mix the seasonings with the shark and cover it to marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.

6

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of yeast, 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

7

Add 1 cup of lukewarm water to the dry ingredients to form a soft to medium dough.

8

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.

9

Divide the dough into smaller balls, about 2 inches in size, and let them rest for another 5 minutes.

10

Heat oil in a pot on medium-low heat for frying the bakes.

11

Roll out the dough balls to your desired size and drop them into the hot oil to fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

12

Remove the fried bakes and drain them on paper towels.

13

Coat the marinated shark pieces in plain all-purpose flour.

14

Fry the shark pieces in the hot oil on medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes until cooked through.

15

Drain the fried shark on paper towels.

16

Assemble the bake by opening one of the fried bakes and filling it with shark, lettuce, cucumber, onion, bandana, pepper sauce, and ketchup.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying potperforated spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

fishgluten

Also Known As

Bake and SharkShark Bake

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