Pargo Frito (Crispy Fried Red Snapper)

Name: Pargo Frito (Crispy Fried Red Snapper)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Red snapper', 'amount': '1 (about 2 pounds), cleaned and scaled'}; {'ingredient': 'Lime juice', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic powder', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'All-purpose flour', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Vegetable oil', 'amount': '1 cup, for frying'}; {'ingredient': 'Cilantro', 'amount': 'A handful, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Lime wedges', 'amount': 'For serving'}

Savor the flavors of the ocean with Pargo Frito, a culinary treasure from Latin American cuisine. This dish features a juicy Red Snapper, marinated in a tangy lime and garlic infusion, then lightly coated in flour and fried to perfection. The result is a beautifully golden, crisp exterior giving way to succulent, flaky fish inside. Served with tart lime wedges and a scattering of fresh cilantro, it's a feast for the senses that brings the vibrant spirit of Latin American beachfront cooking right to your table.

Servings: 2

Ingredients

Red snapper (1 (about 2 pounds), cleaned and scaled)
Lime juice (3 tablespoons)
Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
All-purpose flour (1/2 cup)
Vegetable oil (1 cup, for frying)
Cilantro (a handful, chopped)
Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Rinse the red snapper under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
In a shallow dish, combine the lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this marinade all over the red snapper, making sure to coat the interior cavity as well.
Allow the red snapper to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, absorbing all the wonderful flavors.
After marinating, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Dredge the marinated red snapper in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
Carefully slide the red snapper into the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until it turns a beautiful golden brown and the skin becomes crispy.
Use a large spatula to gently remove the fried red snapper from the skillet. Let it drain on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
Serve your Pargo Frito hot, accompanied by fresh lime wedges. Squeeze a lime wedge over the fish just before eating and garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of freshness.
Enjoy your delicious culinary journey to Latin America!

Dietary Information

Servings: 2 • Dish Type: Main • Prep Time: 40 minutes (including marination) • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 560 • Fat: 25g • Carbs: 15g • Protein: 60g • Sodium: 1160mg • Sugar: 1g

Pargo Frito (Crispy Fried Red Snapper)

Servings: 2

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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