@chefedgardojose: Chillo frito is a traditional Puerto Rican dish consisting of a fresh whole red snapper (known locally as chillo) that is seasoned, lightly dredged, and deep-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the flaky inside. It is a staple in the island’s coastal communities. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes servings: 2 Key Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 red snappers • 1/2 tablespoon sazon • 1 oz garlic paste • 1 tsp adobo • 1 tsp shrimp bouillon • 1 tsp onion powder • 3/4 tsp salt • 2 tsp lime pepper ( if don’t have add 1 tsp lime juice and 1 tsp black pepper. • 1 to 2 cups Cornstarch or flour Basic Preparation Steps: Step 1. First thing prep fish by Scaling and gutting the red snapper properly prevents fishy flavors. Scale the fish from tail to head, trim the fins, and slit the belly from the vent to the gills. Remove the guts, scrape the dark bloodline along the backbone, rinse with cold water, and pat completely dry before cooking. Step 2. Now make 3 slices on each side, season with olive oil, garlic paste, sazon, adobo, shrimp bouillon, salt, lime pepper, onion powder. Step 3. Marinate for 15 minutes while you get pot with oil ready. Get oil to 350 while on high then set heat to medium. Step 4. Next lightly or heavy coat (for extra crisp) in flour or cornstarch and fry for 4 to 5 minutes on each side to finish this delicious recipe. Note : To keep fried fish crispy, never place it flat on plates or paper towels. Transfer freshly fried fillets to a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet. This allows air to circulate underneath so trapped steam doesn’t make the breading soggy. Recipe by chef Edgardo Jose Verdejo #puertoricanfood #easytomake #redsnapper #chillofrito #friedfish

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