Fried Whole Tilapia

I guess I had a fishy feeling today cause we ate fish both for lunch and for dinner. But let me tell you, both were delicious. I think there is something wonderful about a whole fish being fried that you don't need to add to much flavors. So I just used a simple seasoning and to the oil bath they went. My family really enjoyed the meal and it gave us time to just sit and talk about the day. So when you have 30 minutes to cook and the fish is on sale, I would recommend you try this recipe. Is great for dinner or a Sunday meal. 


Ingredients:
Whole Tilapia Fish
1 cup of Rice
2 cups of Water
3 tbsp of butter
1/2 head of Lettuce
3 Roma Tomatoes
1/2 White Onion
2 Avocados
4 Lemons
1/4 cup Cilantro
Salt to taste
Don Sazon Fish Seasoning
3-4 cups of Vegetable Oil


Directions:
1. In a sauce pan add rice and 2 cups of water and put in on the stove over medium heat. Cover once it starts to boil and reduce heat. Once rice is almost done remove from heat and let it sit with the cover. Add butter and salt once you are ready to serve.


2. Shred Lettuce and set to the side. Cut lemons. 


3. Dice tomatoes, onions, and avocados and put on a bowl. Then mince cilantro and add to bowl. If you want your raw salsa spicy you can add either a fresh jalapeno or a serrano pepper. 


4. Wash the fish thoroughly. Then make 1 inch insertions or slashes along the side of the fish. This would help the fish cook faster and the season to be absorbed better. Then season it with Don Sazon Fish Seasoning. If you don't have that you can mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley and sprinkle some on both sides of the fish and on the inside as well. 


5. Heat up oil and once it starts shimmering you can add the fish. you will cook it approximately about 3-4 minutes on each side. Once ready take them out and place on paper towel so the excess oil will drain. 


6. Now enjoy your fish. Serve with rice, shredded lettuce, raw salsa, and lemon. You can also serve it with corn tortillas and make fish tacos. Enjoy :)