Curaçao-Style Creole Fish
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Submitted by: Antillean Eats
Submit date: May 3, 2003, 9:00 am
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Curaçao-Style Creole Fish is a flavorful Caribbean dish featuring seasoned fish fried until beautifully golden, then topped with a savory sauce of onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, vinegar, and warm spices. Traditionally served with funchi and fried plantain, it is a colorful and satisfying taste of Curaçao home cooking.
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Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) fish, your preferred variety
- 1 onion
- 1 tomato
- 1 bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and cumin, to taste
- Lime for cleaning and seasoning the fish
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Preparation
- Rinse the fish well with water and lime. Season with salt and black pepper, then let it rest briefly to absorb the flavors.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet. Fry the fish until beautifully golden brown on both sides. Remove the fish and set aside.
- Slice the onion, tomato, bell pepper, and garlic. Add them to the same skillet and sauté until softened.
- Add the vinegar, nutmeg, and cumin. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender and a flavorful sauce has formed.
- Spoon the hot Creole sauce over the fried fish.
- Serve the Curaçao-Style Creole Fish hot with funchi and fried plantain on the side.