6 WHOLE FRIED FISH RECIPES

 

Ingredients:

1 whole fish, cleaned and scored

1 tablespoon lime juice

3 garlic cloves, mashed

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and black pepper to taste

Oil for frying

Tostones, lime wedges, and pickled onions for serving

Instructions:

Season the fish with lime juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes. Heat enough oil in a large pan and fry the fish until golden, crispy, and cooked through on both sides. Serve with tostones, lime wedges, and pickled onions.

GARLIC LIME WHOLE FRIED FISH

Ingredients:

1 whole fish, cleaned and scored

1 tablespoon lime juice

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Salt and pepper to taste

Oil for frying

Fresh lime wedges

Instructions:

Season the fish with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Fry until golden and crispy. In a small pan, melt butter with garlic, parsley, cilantro, and a little extra lime juice. Brush the garlic lime butter over the hot fish and serve with fresh lime wedges.

SPICY WHOLE FRIED FISH

Ingredients:

1 whole fish, cleaned and scored

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon chili flakes

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Cajun or spicy seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Oil for frying

Fries or roasted potatoes

Creamy dipping sauce

Instructions:

Rub the fish with paprika, chili flakes, garlic powder, spicy seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fry until the skin is crispy and golden. Serve with fries or roasted potatoes and a creamy dipping sauce on the side.

SWEET CHILI WHOLE FRIED FISH

Ingredients:

1 whole fish, cleaned and scored

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Oil for frying

3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

1 tablespoon green onions, chopped

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Fresh cilantro

Instructions:

Season the fish with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Fry until golden and crispy. Drizzle sweet chili sauce over the hot fish, then top with green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

COCONUT LIME WHOLE FRIED FISH

Ingredients:

1 whole fish, cleaned and scored

1 tablespoon lime juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Oil for frying

1/2 cup coconut milk

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon lime juice

Fresh cilantro

White rice for serving

Instructions:

Season the fish with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Fry until crispy and golden. In a small pan, simmer coconut milk with garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until slightly thickened. Pour the coconut lime sauce over the fish and serve with white rice and fresh cilantro.

WHOLE FRIED FISH WITH GARLIC SAUCE AND SALAD

Ingredients:

1 whole fish, cleaned and scored

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Oil for frying

1/2 cup creamy garlic sauce

Tomato cucumber salad

Lime wedges

Rice or fried plantains

Instructions:

Season the fish with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Fry until crispy, golden, and fully cooked. Serve with creamy garlic sauce, fresh tomato cucumber salad, lime wedges, and a side of rice or fried plantains.