Escabeche

Directions

1. 1
   Put the flour in a large shallow dish; dredge the fish in the flour to coat lightly.
2. 2
   In a large skillet or saute pan, heat about 1/4 cup of the oil over medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Add the fish in batches and cook until brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 10 minutes, adding more oil as needed for each batch.
4. 4
   Transfer the fish to paper towels to drain.
5. 5
   Wipe the skillet clean and heat 1/4 cup of the oil over medium heat.
6. 6
   Add the onions, carrots, garlic, peppers, bay leaves, thyme, peppercorns, salt, red pepper flakes, and saffron.
7. 7
   Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar.
9. 9
   Let cool completely.
10. 10
    Put the fish in a glass baking dish.
11. 11
    Pour the cooled vegetable mixture over the fish, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 12 and up to 24 hours.
12. 12
    Stack this marinated fish on toast for delicious tapas.
13. 13
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