COLOMBIAN FRIED FISH | How To Make Colombian Fried Fish | SyS

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Filleted fish is easier to handle and frozen fish is often more affordable.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour adds a nutty flavor while all-purpose flour is more economical.

Ask your butcher to clean and scale the fish.

Rinse the fish and pat dry.

Make 3 to 4 cuts on both sides of the fish.

Squeeze lime juice all over the fish, ensuring it gets inside the cuts and cavity.

Add chopped garlic to the fish, ensuring all cuts are seasoned well.

Season the fish with salt to taste and let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Dredge the fish in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.

Deep fry the fish in a large pan with about 1 inch of oil on medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until golden brown.

Let the fish drain on paper towels and serve with a side salad, fried green plantains, and coconut rice.

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