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5 from 1 vote

Caribbean fried king fish

This pan fried king fish is tasty and full of flavor from chadon beni, garlic, and turmeric. Enjoy it as a seafood side option for lunch.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: fried king fish
Servings: 4
Author: Ros Singh

Ingredients

  • 4 king fish fillets
  • 4 tbsp flour (2 tbsp to wash the raw fish; 2 tbsp for batter before frying)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • tsp salt
  • tbsp Caribbean green seasoning (with garlic, chadon beni, ginger)
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp pepper (optional)
  • ¼ cup oil for frying

Instructions

  • Defrost fillets if frozen.
  • Scrape off any blood spots in the bone. Rinse.
  • Rub flour and lime juice into the fillets.
  • Rinse the fillets.
  • Rub in green seasoning, salt, turmeric and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to marinate (optional).
  • Rub flour onto the fillets (optional).
  • Place a small pot on medium heat.
  • Add oil and allow to heat up.
  • Place the fillets in the hot oil.
  • Leave to fry for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Flip over.
  • Fry for another 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from oil.
  • Serve hot.