(WSVN) - A fish you can find in South Florida waters makes the perfect addition to a Cuban dish. That’s what’s cooking tonight as we grab a Bite with Belkys.
The Chef: Jorge Mas
The Restaurant: Sala’o Cuban Bar & Pescaderia, Miami
The Dish: Swordfish Escabeche
Ingredients:
1 lb. Swordfish
1/2 cup Diced red bell peppers
1/2 cup Diced yellow onions
1/4 cup Diced garlic
1 cup Olive oil
1/2 cup Cherry vinegar
1 tbsp. Pimenton de la vera
3 Bay leaves
1 tbsp. Salt
1 cup Flour
1 cup Oil
Method of Preparation:
- Cut the fish into cubes about 1 to 2 inches and season with salt.
- Mix with flour and strain it to eliminate the extra flour for a perfect light batter.
- Fry the fish at 350 degrees for about a minute in a half for a light crisp.
Method of Preparation for sauce:
- Heat olive oil in saucepan.
- Add the garlic and turn heat to medium to high heat.
- Cook the garlic until it is golden.
- Add the Pimenton de la vera and bay leaves.
- Add the pepper and onions and cook sauce for about 1 minute.
- Add the vinegar and allow to boil.
- Remove from heat, add salt.
- Store fish in plastic or glass container, pour in the sauce.
- Cover and refrigerate for 24 to 72 hours.
To Plate:
- Spoon fish into bowl, add sauce.
Sala’o Cuban Bar & Pescaderia
1642 SW 8th St.
Miami, FL 33135
305-642-8989
salaorestaurant.com/
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