Tostones con Pescado Frito (Fried Fish with Plantains)

Ingredients

• For the Fried Fish:
• 4 white fish fillets (snapper, tilapia, or cod)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 cup flour
• 0.5 cup cornmeal (for extra crunch)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 cup oil (for frying)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges 🍋
• For the Tostones:
• 2 green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds 🍌
• 0.5 cup oil (for frying)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prep the Fish
2. 2Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and paprika.
3. 3In a bowl, mix flour and cornmeal. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk.
4. 4Dip each fillet into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
5. 52️⃣ Fry the Fish
6. 6Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7. 7Fry fish for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
8. 8Drain on paper towels and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
9. 93️⃣ Make the Tostones
10. 10Heat oil in a separate pan over medium heat.
11. 11Fry plantain slices for 3 minutes per side, then remove and drain.
12. 12Using a tostonera or the bottom of a glass, flatten each plantain piece.
13. 13Return to the hot oil and fry again for 2 more minutes per side until crispy.
14. 14Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
15. 154️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
16. 16Plate the crispy fish with a side of tostones and lime wedges. Serve with *mojo* or a dipping sauce of your choice!