Brazilian Style Fried Fish

Ingredients

Fish fillets

1 pound (tilapia or cod recommended)

Lime juice

1/4 cup, freshly squeezed

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Salt

1 teaspoon, divided

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, divided

Vegetable oil

1 cup (for frying)

Cornmeal

1 cup

All-purpose flour

1/2 cup

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Cumin

1 teaspoon

Cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Tartar sauce

1 cup (see below for preparation)

Instructions

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the lime juice, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
2. Add the fish fillets to the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Let them marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
3. In another shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, paprika, cumin, remaining salt, and remaining black pepper.
4. Dredge each marinated fish fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
5. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
6. Carefully add the fish fillets to the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Remove the fried fish from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
8. Serve hot with lime wedges and the homemade tartar sauce on the side.