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Chillo al Ajillo (Pan Fried Red Snapper in Garlic Sauce)

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Description

This simplified version of the classic Puerto Rican Lenten dish takes a restaurant staple and makes it easy for the home cook. Red snapper fillets are rubbed with citrus-garlic marinade, then pan-fried until the outside is crispy, and the inside is flaky and tender.

Ingredients:

  • For the marinade:
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 red snapper fillets, skin on
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • For the al ajillo, or garlic sauce:
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice, freshly squeezed from about half a lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, optional
  • To fry the fish:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted, for dredging
  • 2 cups vegetable oil