Uncle Sam's BAKE & SHARK on Maracas Bay, Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 Foodie Nation Feature

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.

Take the mako shark and cut it into manageable pieces, removing any bones.

Prepare a seasoning mix by combining garlic, shadow benny, ginger, and pepper.

Add lemon or lime juice to the seasoning mix for freshness.

Mix the seasoning powder and salt into the seasoning mix.

Coat the shark pieces with the seasoning, ensuring they are well covered.

Let the shark marinate in the seasoning for a while to absorb the flavors.

Heat oil in a pot for frying the shark pieces.

Once the oil is hot, carefully add the seasoned shark pieces to the oil.

Fry the shark until it is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove the fried shark from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve the fried shark in a bun or with sides as preferred.

Cooking Techniques

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