Posted on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Seafood Recipes

Azorean-Style Deep Fried Mackerel

Azorean-style deep fried mackerel (carapaus) recipe (receita de jaquinzinhos fritos), crispy, seasoned fish, coated in cornmeal, and fried until golden.
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Azorean-Style Deep Fried Mackerel
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Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 25 min
Ready In1 h
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings3

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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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
1 week ago, Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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