Barbados Fried Flying Fish

Barbados Fried Flying Fish

Contributed by : Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission

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Barbados Recipes : Dinner Recipes

Tim McAllister’s Fried Flying Fish is a cherished recipe from his Barbados roots. Tim learned to fillet fish from his village friends, a skill passed down through generations. Each day, a local fisherman would return with his catch, and people would gather at the shore to buy flying fish—12 for $12. The dish reminds Tim of the vibrant community and the excitement of enjoying fresh fish by the sea with family and friends.

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Recipe Servings

4 servings

Ingredients for
Barbados Fried Flying Fish

1 lb flying fish fillet
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 large lime, juice of
1 garlic clove (crushed)
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
1 small onion (minced)
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup corn flakes, crumbs
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg (lightly beaten)
oil, for pan frying
2 limes, quartered (to garnish)

How to Make
Barbados Fried Flying Fish

Place fish fillets in a shallow plate or dish, season with 1 tsp salt and lime juice and set aside for 15 minutes.
Drain and pat fish dry on paper towels. In a small mixing bowl mix garlic, chives, onion, marjoram and hot pepper sauce together. Rub mixture on fillets.
Mix flour, cayenne pepper, ½ tsp salt and black pepper together in a shallow bowl. Dip the fillets in flour, then egg, then cornflakes crumbs.
Heat oil in a heavy skillet and cook fillets for 3 minutes on each side. Keep fried fillets warm while cooking the remaining fillets.
Garnish with lime wedges and serve.