Hello, I’m Joana. Today, I will show you a way to make pescaítos fritos (andalusian style deep fried baby fish) recipe. Never miss today’s recipe. This is a simple recipe to try and is one of my family food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit more unique. This will be really delicious. Not to mention, it’s super satisfying.
Pescaítos Fritos (Andalusian Style Deep Fried Baby Fish) Recipe
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To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook pescaítos fritos (andalusian style deep fried baby fish) using 7 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Pescaítos Fritos (Andalusian Style Deep Fried Baby Fish):
- Get 1/2 pound baby fish (I used smelt. You could also use baby anchovy or similar baby fish.)
- Take 3/4-1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Prepare 1/3 cup flour
- Take 1/3 cup corn or potato starch
- Make ready 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Prepare 1 fresh lemon or lime
- Take You’ll also need a frying basket or straining type of gadget
Steps to make Pescaítos Fritos (Andalusian Style Deep Fried Baby Fish):
- Soak the fish in ice water for 20 minutes or so. This will keep it from getting overcooked and tough. Then drain thoroughly. - - At this point, you’ll want to heat start pre-heating your oil in a deep saute pan or pot (or in my case, a wok) over medium-high-ish heat to somewhere between 350 to 375F.
- Season the fish with salt and give it a few gentle tosses. - - Prep a wide bowl or plate with paper towels/paper bags/ or newsprint to soak up the oil and set it near the frying station.
- While the fish absorbs the seasoning, mix flour and starch in a tray or dish with sides. By this time, your oil should be ready. - - If you don’t have a thermometer, you can check the readiness by putting a pinch of the flour mixture into the oil and if it starts gently sizzling right away, it’s ready.
- Toss a third of the fish in the flour and starch mixture, shake off most of the excess, and gently lower into the oil. (Do not drop from a distance or hot oil will splatter on you.)
- Fry for 3.5 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown, giving it a stir or two halfway just to make sure everything gets evenly cooked.
- Fish* (pun intended :P) the fish out, let it drain for a few second on the side of your cooking vessel, then set it aside in your dish. - - Repeat Steps 4 and 5 two more times with the other two thirds of the fish.
- Serve with fresh lemon to squeeze over the fish right before eating. Enjoy! :)
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