Caribbean-Style Whole Fried Fish with Coconut Rice
Crisp, fragrant and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 4 whole sea bream, scaled and gutted
- 2 limes, sliced
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 200 ml vegetable oil
For the coconut rice:
- 250 g brown basmati rice
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 200 ml water
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly. Heat the oil in a saucepan, soften the onion for 5 minutes, then add the rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until tender.
- Score the fish on both sides, season generously and insert lime slices into the cavity.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan to 180°C. Fry each fish for 6–8 minutes per side until crisp and golden.
- Drain on kitchen paper and serve with coconut rice and a simple tomato salad.
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Nutrition
282
Calories
21G
Fat
18G
Saturates
2G
Sugars
1788G
Salt
4G
Protein
24G
Carbs
3G
Fibre
ⓘ UK Government Reference Intakes (RIs).
