Fried Whole Fish Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

(Dominican style)

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Fish
Clean and gut the whole fish thoroughly. Make diagonal slashes on both sides of the fish to help with cooking.
2
Marinate the Fish
In a bowl, mix minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the fish, including inside the slashes. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
4
Fry the Fish
Carefully add the marinated fish to the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through.
5
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried fish from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.