Description
Fried Red Snapper (Chillo Frito) is a mild tasting fish with a light flaky texture, making it crispy on the outside and very moist inside. It does not require a lot of seasoning to have so much flavor. Many different sauces are served to complement this dish. However, the most common sauce that is served with the Fried Red Sapper is the Mojo Isleño.
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 Red Snapper (weighing 1 pound 5 ounces) cleaned, descaled and rinsed in cold water
- Lite salt, black pepper and garlic powder, according to taste
- 5 cups of vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat dry red snapper completely with paper towels.
- Make 3 to 4 diagonal slits on top of red snapper on both sides with a sharp knife.
- Rub the seasonings, according to taste, on top of fish and inside the cavity. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350°F.
- Add fish to skillet and fry until golden brown on one side, approximately 4 minutes.
- Carefully turn fish over with a pair of tongs after 4 minutes of frying.
- Fry for another 4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet and place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
- Squeeze ½ of a lemon on the top of the fish before serving.
- Serve with tostones.
Notes
Check the internal temperature of the fish with a thermometer for doneness. The internal temperature should reach 140 to 145°F.
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Keywords: fried red snapper, chillo frito, red snapper