Fried Red Snapper
HB-0955 · Hand-built original · Panamanian
Fried Red Snapper is a Panamanian main course built around snappers. Ready in 1 h 10 min.
PanamanianMain Course1 hr 10 min4 Servings250 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal
Main ingredient: snappers
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 4 whole red snappers (about 12 ounces each), cleaned and scaled
- 4 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 2 lemons, plus lemon wedges to serve
- 1 cup wheat (all-purpose) flour
- 1 onion, sliced into rings
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Method
- Score each snapper two or three times on each side. Rub the garlic paste, pepper, and lemon juice over the fish and into the scores. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Pat the fish lightly and dredge in the flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the fish in batches for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until the skin is crisp and the flesh flakes easily. Drain on a rack and keep warm.
- Fry the onion rings briefly in the same oil for 1 to 2 minutes until just softened and golden at the edges.
- Serve the snappers topped with the onion rings and cilantro, with lemon wedges alongside.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 1 h · Total: 1 h 10 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
250 kcalCalories
6.1 gProtein
40.6 gCarbs
6.8 gFat
1.3 gSaturates
2.4 gFibre
1.6 gSugars
269 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
155 mgPotassium
25 mgCalcium
1.6 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data