Fried Marinated Fish Served Cold Recipe-June 2024-www.zdask.com

　　This makes an exciting cold first course or buffet dish. The fish is fried, then marinated in a beautifully flavored dressing. Make it at least an hour before you are ready to serve. You can use Mediterranean fish, such as bream, or any firm-fleshed fish, such as cod or haddock.

Ingredients

serves 8

　　2 pounds fish fillets, skinned and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

　　Flour

　　Olive oil for frying

For the Marinade

3/4 cup chopped cilantro

　　1 onion, finely chopped

　　1 chili pepper, finely chopped

　　2 cloves garlic, crushed

　　6–8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　Juice of 1/2–1 lemon

　　Salt

Step 1

Roll the fish fillets in flour, turning to cover them lightly all over. Then deep-fry briefly in hot oil till golden, turning them over once. Drain on paper towels.

Step 2

Mix the marinade ingredients and turn the fish in this mixture. Leave for at least an hour before serving cold.