Salvadoran-style pescado frito (fried fish)
Discover the delicious flavors of Salvadoran-style pescado frito (fried fish) with a perfect blend of spices, crispy coating, and tender fish meat.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
- 4 (10- to 12-ounce) whole trout, cleaned and skin scored
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ medium-size red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- Lime wedges, rice, and salad, for serving
Instructions:
- Season each fish with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt inside and out, making sure to distribute it evenly. Mix mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Coat each fish thoroughly with this mixture both inside and out.
- Fill the cavities of the fish evenly with slices of onion. In a large, deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Gently place 2 fish in the hot oil and fry until the skin becomes crispy and golden, which should take about 4 minutes. Turn the fish over and cook until the flesh turns white and opaque, which will require about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the fish and place them on a wire rack. Repeat the process with the remaining 2 fish.
- Accompany the fish with lime wedges, rice, and a side salad.
Summary:
- Calories: 3912 kcal
- Fat: 304 g
- Protein: 254 g
- Carbs: 38 g
- Potassium: 5464 mg
- Magnesium: 372 mg