COMO HACER PESCADO SIERRA EN ESCABECHE AL ESTILO PUERTORRIQUENO / HOW TO MAKE ESCABECHE KING FISH

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Distilled vinegar is often less expensive and works well in pickling.

king fish

🥗Healthier: mahi-mahi

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is a more budget-friendly fish option.

black peppercorns

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground black pepper

Ground black pepper is easier to find and less expensive.

Season the king fish with adobo, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder on one side.

Turn the fish over and season the other side the same way.

Place the seasoned fish in the fridge until ready to use.

Prepare flour and season it with the same seasonings used for the fish.

Coat each piece of fish with the seasoned flour, shaking off excess flour.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat.

Add fresh garlic to the cold oil to prevent it from turning green, and cook for about a minute.

Add bay leaves, onions, and red bell pepper to the oil and garlic, cooking on medium-low heat to allow flavors to meld.

Juice a whole lime and add it to the vinaigrette mixture along with about 2 tablespoons of white vinegar.

Coat the fish fillets in flour again if needed before frying.

Fry the fish in the heated oil on medium-low until golden brown, turning occasionally.

Transfer the fried fish to a baking pan.

Prepare a second batch of vinaigrette by adding more lime juice, olive oil, and white vinegar to the first batch.

Pour the vinaigrette over the fish in the baking pan, ensuring it is well covered.

Let the fish marinate in the vinaigrette, preferably overnight for best flavor.

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