Great fish recipe at the Veneto Hotel & Casino in Panama City, Panama

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken or tofu provide alternatives for different dietary needs.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

bay leaves

Dried thyme can be used as a substitute.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in sliced carrots and red pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add paprika, bay leaves, and black peppercorns, stirring to combine.

Pour in vinegar and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Season with salt and thyme, then remove from heat.

Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Place the fish in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Serve cold or at room temperature, garnished with parsley and lemon.