Photograph of the finished Mojarra frita

Mexico · Cá rô phi chiên giòn

Mojarra frita

40 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Tilapia Tilapia 2.6 lb
  • Photograph of Flour Flour 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 8 cloves
  • Photograph of Lime Lime 2
  • Photograph of Oil Oil ¾ cup
  • Photograph of Salt Salt 0.4 oz
  • Photograph of Lettuce Lettuce 5.6 oz
  • Photograph of Avocado Avocado 1.2
  • Photograph of Tortilla Tortilla 8

Method

  1. 1 Score both sides of the tilapia diagonally, rub with salt, minced garlic, and lemon juice, and marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Pat the fish dry and then coat it with a very thin layer of flour.
  3. 3 Heat the cooking oil until very hot, then add the fish and deep-fry for 6 minutes on each side until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  4. 4 Remove the fish and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  5. 5 Serve with salad, avocado, lemon, and a warm tortilla.

With an appliance

  • Air fryer 39 min

    Replace step 3: thoroughly spray oil on both sides of the flour-coated fish, fry at 190 degrees for 18 minutes, flipping at the 10th minute; if the fish is large, make incisions in the body as in step 1 to allow heat to reach the bone.

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