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Fried Snapper

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A classic Jamaican dish, fried snapper is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Fried Snapper

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⏱️ 20 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 4 snapper fillets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cane sugar
  • oil for frying
  • kosher salt for finishing
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped

Method

  1. Take the snapper fillets and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another bowl, mix the sour cream and cane sugar.
  4. Dip the snapper fillets in the sour cream, then coat them in the flour mixture.
  5. Fry in plenty of oil over medium-high heat until golden brown.
  6. Drain and pat dry on paper towels.
  7. In a pan, sauté the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and tomato in a bit of oil.
  8. Once the sauce is ready, add the fried snapper fillets and season with salt.

The story

Fried snapper is a traditional Jamaican dish inspired by the rich fishing heritage of the region. It has been prepared for generations as a way to make efficient use of local catches.

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