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Azorean-Style Deep Fried Horse Mackerel Recipe

Azorean-Style Deep Fried Horse Mackerel Recipe

Azorean-style deep fried horse mackerel (receita de jaquinzinhos fritos), crispy, seasoned fish, coated in cornmeal, and fried until golden.

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Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 25 min
Ready In1 h
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings2

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories845
Protein44g
Fat39g
Carbs83g

Ingredients

24 small horse mackerel (carapaus), cleaned and guttedYellow cornmeal, for coatingSalt, for seasoningOil for fryingLemon juice, optional6 boiled sweet potatoes6 slices of cornbread
24 small horse mackerel (carapaus), cleaned and guttedYellow cornmeal, for coatingSalt, for seasoningOil for fryingLemon juice, optional6 boiled sweet potatoes6 slices of cornbread
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Preparation

  1. Season the fish with salt and let rest for approximately 20 minutes.
  2. In a deep fryer, heat plenty of oil to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Coat each fish in yellow cornmeal, shaking off the excess.
  4. Fry the fish in batches, ensuring the oil temperature doesn’t drop, until they’re golden and crispy.
  5. Drain well on paper towels (optionally, drizzle with a few drops of lemon juice).
  6. Serve immediately, accompanied by the boiled sweet potatoes, and the slices of cornbread.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Elvira Bistrot


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Comments
Greg Pettit
Greg Pettit
My late Mother-in-Law made this a few times. I always thought that it was a Mozambican or Mainland Portuguese recipe. Very tasty and great on a braai
8 Months ago, Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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