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Caribbean Fried Shark Recipe

Caribbean Style Fried Shark is the perfect appetizer served with fresh lime juice and pepper sauce. Well seasoned and marinated and then fried to perfection for a delicious treat bursting with flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 282kcal

Ingredients

Marinade Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. Shark fish
  • ¼ cup Green seasoning
  • 1 Onions
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 ” Ginger
  • 2 Scotch Bonnet peppers
  • Handful of parsley

Frying Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder roasted jeera
  • ½ teaspoon Curry powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • Oil for frying
  • lime for serving

Instructions

  • Cut the shark into bite sized pieces
  • In a food processor, combine green seasoning, onion, garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet peppers and parsley until you have a loose paste.
  • In a bowl, combine the shark bites with the marinade from the food processor.
  • Toss well so that the fish is well coated with the marinade.
  • Leave to marinate for at least 1 hour, but overnight is best.
  • In a shallow plate or bowl, combine the flour with the roasted cumin powder, curry powder and salt.
  • Heat a large pot with enough oil for deep frying.
  • Remove the fish bites from the marinade and place into the seasoned flour.
  • Toss well so that each piece is coated well on all sides with the flour.
  • Remove the fish pieces one at a time from the flour, shaking off the excess.
  • Drop into the hot oil and fry about 3-5 minutes, tossing as needed until all sides are golden brown.
  • Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Serve with lime juice and hot sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg
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