How to make Pescado Frito

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Filleted fish is easier to prepare, while frozen fish can be more affordable.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Almond flour is gluten-free, while cornstarch can be a cost-effective thickener.

Clean the snapper fish by removing the insides, cuts, gills, and scales.

Make cuts on both sides of the fish to allow oil to penetrate when frying.

Cut the lemons in half to squeeze juice over the fish.

Use 3 to 4 cloves of garlic to make a paste.

Mix the garlic paste with salt and pepper.

Pour the mixture into the fish, ensuring it gets inside and in between the cuts.

Marinate the fish in the fridge for at least half an hour.

Dry the fish to prevent oil splatter during frying.

Heat oil in a pan for frying the fish.

Carefully place the fish in the hot oil and fry until cooked through.

Prepare tacos by taking a tortilla and adding the fish meat, ensuring to remove any bones for children.

Top the tacos with red onions, lemon juice, and jalapeno pepper.

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