Pescado en escabeche
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Pescado en escabeche

20m
Prépa
20m
Cuisson
6
Portions
Facile
Difficulté

Poisson frit mariné dans l'huile d'olive et le vinaigre avec oignons, poivrons et olives, servi froid.

#cuban#fish#pickled#vinegar#olives#make-ahead#lent

Portions

6portions

Ingrédients

Nutrition

calories470
protein32g
carbs12g
fat33g
fiber2g

Par portion

Étapes

Season the fish

Season the fish

Rub the fish steaks with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the lime juice; let sit 10 minutes. Pat dry, then coat both sides lightly with the flour.

  • 1 kg fish steaks
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lime lime juice
  • 60 g flour

✅ C'est prêt quand : fish is evenly coated in flour with no wet patches

⏱10:00
Fry the fish

Fry the fish

Heat 100 ml of the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the floured fish 3–4 minutes per side, then move to a glass or ceramic dish.

  • 100 ml olive oil
  • all seasoned and floured fish from step 1

✅ C'est prêt quand : crust is golden and fish flakes easily with a fork

⏱7:00

Make the escabeche

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Layer and marinate

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Serve

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History & Culture

The Story Behind the Dish

📍 All over Cuba📅 Colonial era🐟 CU

Escabeche is a preserving method brought from Spain, where fish or game was fried and covered in vinegar and oil so it would keep without refrigeration.

In Cuba, pescado en escabeche is traditionally made for Lent and Holy Week, and for Christmas, when it's prepared days in advance.

⭐ Why It's Famous

Tangy, savoury and even better after a few days, it's a make-ahead dish full of character.

💡 Fun Fact

Cuban families often keep a jar of escabeche in the fridge to serve as a quick snack with crackers.

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All over Cuba

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