When the feast of the Annunciation falls mid-lent a whole fried fish is in order. Although I was hoping for fresh tilapia, my local fish monger had none today. I opted for vermilion snapper and decided mid-day that I would fry it and douse it liberally with lime juice, Mexican-style. Here’s mr. snapper au naturale… Some very Mexican accompaniments: marinated cabbage slaw, corn tortillas, homemade guuacamole… Mr. snapper taking a bath in the hot oil…no seasoning except salt and pepper, por favor… Limon, limon and more limon…on top after frying. Aahhh… I almost feel like I’m … Continue reading Pescado Frito, a Lenten reprieve