Pescado Del Dia Recipe
Fried whole fish served with a salad & tostones (bone-in)
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Ingredients
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Fish
Salad
Tostones
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Clean the Fish
Rinse the whole fish under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Make 2-3 diagonal slashes on both sides of the fish to help it cook evenly.
- 2
Season the Fish
Rub the fish inside and out with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Fry the Fish
In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the fish to the pan. Fry for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Salad Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- 5
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Tostones Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
- 7
Fry the Plantains
In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- 8