Trinidad Bake and Shark

Caribbean · 50 min · Fish · pescatarian, dairy-free, high-protein

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Ingredients

• 1.5 lb shark or firm white fish fillets
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 4 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 3 tbsp fresh cilantro (chadon beni)
• 3 cups for frying vegetable oil
• 2 tsp salt

Method

1. Mix flour, baking powder, yeast, 1 tsp salt, and warm water into a soft dough; rest 1 hour.
2. Marinate the fish with lime juice, minced garlic, curry powder, cilantro, and salt 20 minutes.
3. Divide dough into rounds and flatten into 5-inch discs.
4. Fry the bake discs in 350 F oil 1-2 minutes per side until puffed and golden; drain.
5. Dredge fish lightly in seasoned flour and fry 3-4 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through.
6. Split each fried bake and fill with fish, cilantro, and toppings.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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