Puerto Rican Chillo Frito
Chillo Frito is a Puerto Rican recipe made with fried red snapper. It's a popular dish often served as a main course or side dish. It can be enjoyed with various side dishes, including plantains, french fries, rice, beans, fried yuca, eggplant Parmesan, and green salad. If you're looking for a delicious and tropical Caribbean meal, give this traditional Caribbean dish a try! You won't be disappointed.
Ingredients
- 2 Chillo Frito (Fish Snapper) cleaned and flaked
- 3 teaspoons Dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Adobo
- 1 Lemon juiced
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Season the fish with oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, adobo, and lemon (or vinegar). Make sure that the marinade penetrates inside the fish.
- Sprinkle the flour and corn starch lightly over the fillets to coat them evenly on both sides.
- Add enough oil to coat the bottom and heat over medium-high in a frying pan. Once the oil is hot, add the fish fillets and cook, flipping once until they are browned all over.
- When the fillets are golden brown and well cooked, remove them from the frying pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
- The fried fish can be served with fresh salad, fried green plantains, yucca, rice, etc.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 portionCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 38gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 605mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 3mg
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