Pescado Entero Frito Recipe
Whole fried fish of the day served with two sides. Ask your server.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Clean and scale the whole fish. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Fish
Rub the fish inside and out with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice. 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 is hot but not smoking.
- 4
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the fish in the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Remove the fish from the oil and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your choice of two sides.
