The BEST Creole Style King Fish recipe!! 👑 👑

king fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Tilapia is lower in calories and mackerel is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika provides flavor without the heat, while red pepper flakes are often less expensive.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives can mimic the briny flavor of capers, while pickles are more economical.

Marinate king fish in 4 cups of cold water with 1 tablespoon of green seasoning, 1 scotch bonnet pepper, 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt for about an hour in the fridge.

In a pot, heat on high and add 1 tablespoon of clarified butter.

Chop and add 1 onion and sauté until softened.

Add tomatoes and stir.

Pour in 1 cup of water and add 2 tablespoons of tomato puree, stirring to combine.

Add 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of green seasoning, 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning, and a piece of annatto, then bring to a boil and let simmer.

Remove king fish from the salt water and dry it with paper towels to remove excess liquid.

Dust the fish lightly in flour before frying.

Heat safflower oil in a pan until hot, then fry the fish until golden brown.

Once fried, transfer the fish to the sauce in the pot, spooning sauce over the top.

Cover and let it sit for about 3 minutes to absorb the sauce.

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