Mexican Fried Fish

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Resting time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    410 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Fried Fish

Use whatever fish you have available, but a firm, white fish is best. Use fresh-rendered lard if you want to be authentic, but any vegetable oil works fine. Serve with your favorite salsas. Oh, and yes, it's good in a tortilla, too.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds skinless fish, in chunks
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup flour
  • Lard or oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. Season the fish with salt, pepper and garlic powder, then coat well with the beaten egg. Dust in the flour, pressing it in well. You want some eggy bits coated in flour to adhere to the fish; this give you a better texture. Put on a plate in one layer and set in the fridge for 1 hour.
  2. Pour the oil into a large frying pan and get it very hot, about 350F to 360F. Fry your fish hard, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. You want them just past golden brown. If you can't fit all the fish in your pan, set up a rack on a baking sheet in your oven and set the oven to "warm."
  3. Serve your fried fish with a selection of salsas or hot sauces and limes.

Notes

  • Note: You can skip the resting step if you need to, but it won't be as good. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 236mg (79%) Sodium 192mg (8%) Potassium 895mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 346IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 198mg (20%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 236mg 79%
Sodium 192mg 8%
Potassium 895mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 346IU 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 198mg 20%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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