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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
1 maggi cube
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sazon
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 cup all purpose flour

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 with lime and plenty of salt, then rinse it.

2

Season the fish with a piece seasoning, ground black pepper, and orange sazon seasoning.

3

Add chopped scotch bonnet pepper to the fish and let it marinate for 10-20 minutes.

4

Infuse vegetable oil with green onion, thyme, and a whole scotch bonnet pepper.

5

Lightly flour the fish, ensuring to coat it without overdoing it.

6

Fry the fish in the infused oil for about 10 minutes per side until crispy, basting with the oil during cooking.

7

Once done, prepare a spicy dressing with onion, lime, scotch bonnet, and Maggie seasoning to serve with the fish.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfrying

Equipment Needed

large skilletshallow dishpaper towelsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Fried SnapperPoisson Rouge Frit

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