Posted on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in
Seafood Recipes
Azorean-Style Deep Fried Mackerel
Azorean-style deep fried mackerel (carapaus) recipe (receita de jaquinzinhos fritos), crispy, seasoned fish, coated in cornmeal, and fried until golden.
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| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 25 min |
| Ready In | 1 h |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 3 |
Ingredients
24 small horse mackerel (carapaus), cleaned and guttedYellow cornmeal, for coatingSalt, for seasoningOil for fryingLemon juice, optional6 boiled sweet potatoes6 slices of cornbread
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Preparation
- Season the fish with salt and let rest for approximately 20 minutes.
- In a deep fryer, heat plenty of oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat each fish in yellow cornmeal, shaking off the excess.
- Fry the fish in batches, ensuring the oil temperature doesn’t drop, until they’re golden and crispy.
- Drain well on paper towels (optionally, drizzle with a few drops of lemon juice).
- Serve immediately, accompanied by the boiled sweet potatoes, and the slices of cornbread.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Elvira Bistrot
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Greg Pettit
My late Mother-in-Law made this a few times. I always thought that it was a Mozambican or Mainland Portuguese recipe. Very tasty and great on a braai
3 Months ago, Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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