Fried Fish

Honduran fried fish is a traditional dish that dates back to the culinary customs of the Central American region. Here we have a step-by-step recipe to prepare a delicious fried fish dish, along with the perfect accompaniments.

Its history is intertwined with the influence of indigenous and Spanish cuisine, creating a unique combination of flavors and cooking techniques.

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Fried Fish

Main Course
1 hour
fried
4 Servings

Ingredients

Fried Fish

4 Whole fish cleaned without scales

1 tablespoon of Seafood broth

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

1 cup of Flour

2 Lard bars

Lemon slices

3 Peeled green plantains

Oil for frying

1 tablespoon of Annatto

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Season the fish with salt, pepper, and seafood broth. Fried Fish - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Mix the flour with annatto to give color and bread the fish by passing it through this mixture. Fried Fish - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Fry the fish in hot oil for 5 minutes per side until golden. Fried Fish - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : In another oil, fry the slices of green plantain until crispy. Serve the dish with lemon slices, chismol, and cheese if desired. Fried Fish - Preparation - Step 4

Preparation

Step 1 : The fish should be seasoned with salt, pepper, and seafood broth.

Step 2 : Prepare the flour mixed with annatto to give color to the breading.

Step 3 : Preheat a skillet with enough oil, then coat the fish with the flour and fry for 5 minutes on each side.

Step 4 : Then, fry the slices of green plantain in a separate oil.

Step 5 : This dish can be served accompanied by chismol, cheese, and lemon slices.

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