Fried Flying Fish
Submitted by: Site AdministratorWhen eaten with Cou-Cou, fried flying fish is the national dish of Barbados. Flying fish is equally delicious when also prepared steamed.
Ingredients:
1lb flying fish, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, juice of a large lime, 1 clove or garlic(crushed), 1 tsp. fresh minced chives, 1 small onion(minced), 1/2 tsp dried marjoram, dash of hot pepper sauce, 1/3 cup of all purpose flour, 1/2 cup of cornflakes crumbs, 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper powder, 1/4 tsp black powder, 1 egg (lightly beaten), oil for pan frying, 2 limes quartered for garnish.
Method:
Place fish fillets in a shallow plate or dish, season with tsp. salt and lime juice and set aside for 15 minutes. Rinse, drain fish and pat dry on paper towels. In a small mixing bowl mix garlic, chives, onion, marjoram and hot pepper sauce together. Rub mixture on fillets. Mix flour, cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp. salt and black pepper together in a shallow bowl. Dip the fillets in flour, then egg, then cornflakes crumbs. Heat oil in a heavy skillet and cook fillets for 3 minutes on each side. Keep friend fillets warm while cooking the remaining fillets. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

6 Jan 2012