Fish Sarciado Recipe

Fish Sarciado Recipe, the mixture of garlic and onions and tomatoes enhances the flavor of the sautéed fish.

Serves 4
Preparation time: 35 mins marinating
Cooking time: 15 to 20 minutes

Fish Sarciado Ingredients:

•   1 kilo fish fillets (sole, red snapper or sea bass)
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup vegetable or corn oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 cup minced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon patis (fish sauce) or salt
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  

Fish Sarciado Cooking Instructions:

• Season the fish with salt and lemon juice. Marinate for 30 minutes.
• In a large skillet, using half the oil, fry the fillets until they are light brown on both sides.
• Drain on absorbent paper towel.
• In another large skillet, saute garlic in remaining oil until light brown, then onion until transparent and tomatoes until soft.
• Add pepper, water and patis or salt.
• Simmer until a saucy consistency is achieved.
• Add the fried fish to the sauce.
• Cover the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, turning the fillets once.
• Serve hot, garnished with scallions.