Marinated Fried Fish

Name: Marinated Fried Fish
Ingredients: Pure olive oil, for frying; 2 pounds skinless monkfish or cod fillets, cut into 2-inch-long pieces; Kosher salt; All-purpose flour, for dredging; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 red or green chilestemmed, seeded and finely chopped

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Pure olive oil, for frying
2 pounds skinless monkfish or cod fillets, cut into 2-inch-long pieces
Kosher salt
All-purpose flour, for dredging
1 onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 red or green chilestemmed, seeded and finely chopped

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan, heat 1 inch of the pure olive oil to 350.
2

Season the fish with salt, then dredge it in the flour, turning to coat lightly.
3

Working in batches, add the fish to the oil and fry, turning once, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes for monkfish; 3 to 4 minutes for cod.
4

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fish to paper towels to drain.
5

In a bowl, combine the onion with the cilantro, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, chile and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
6

Arrange the fish in a single layer in a shallow glass or ceramic dish, then spoon the marinade over it and turn to coat.
7

Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
8

Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.