Island Fried Fish Recipes

ISLAND FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Wash fish, pat dry.
• Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.
• Marinate in soy sauce for 20-30 min, turning once or twice.
• Combine.flour, 1/2 C cornstarch, milk, egg, baking powder and seasonings.
• Pour pineapple into saucepan, Stir in sugar, Heat through.
• Pour 1 1/2 inches oil in a heavy skillet.
• Heat to 375*, Drain fish.
• Dip quickly into batter, Drain.
• Drop into hot oil.
• Keep temprature of oil constant.
• Cook for 1-2 min or until crisp.
• Remove to a paper towel lined pan, Keep in warm oven.
• Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 C water, add to pineapple mixture, cook until thickened.
• Arrange pineapple sauce on platter, Place fish on top carefully.

JAMAICAN FRIED SNAPPER

Steps:

• Pat the fish dry and cut 3 small slits on each side of the fish. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 quart oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Carefully place the fish in the pan and fry until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove fish and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir onion, garlic and carrot into the pan; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes. Add thyme, allspice, habanero pepper, vinegar, water, salt, and sugar and continue cooking until onions have softened and liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes.
• Serve fish topped with onion mixture spooned over the top.

FRIED FISH ISLAND STYLE

Steps:

• Season fish with salt, pepper, and onion powder then refrigerate overnight or at least for a few hours.
• Pour oil in skillet (about midway) and heat to 375°. Be sure your oil is hot before adding the fish. Fry fish for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
• Remove to a platter lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
• Serve with some fresh lemon or lime to squeeze on the fish before eating. Enjoy!