Escabeche de pescado
Golden fried fish covered in a tangy, sweet onion and chilli pickle. Made ahead and served warm or cold.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.85 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Dust the fish with cornflour and salt.
- 2
Fry the fillets in 2 tbsp oil for 3 minutes each side until golden. Move to a dish.
6 min - 3
In the same pan add the remaining oil and fry onions for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, paste, cumin, oregano and bay.
5 min - 4
Pour in the vinegar and simmer 4 minutes to soften the onions.
4 min - 5
Spoon the hot sauce over the fish.
- 6
Leave for 15 minutes, then serve with sweet potato.
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