Escabeche is a traditional Spanish delicacy featuring firm white fish marinated in a vibrant, tangy broth of wine, vinegar, and fresh herbs. The fish is lightly fried until golden, then submerged in a simmering mixture of onions, garlic, carrots, celery, lemon, and paprika. This dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, with the acidity cutting through the richness of the fried fish. It improves with time, making it ideal for meal prep or serving cold at gatherings. The tender fish absorbs the aromatic marinade, resulting in a complex, zesty taste that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crusty potatoes.
Escabeche
Description
Escabeche is a traditional Spanish delicacy featuring firm white fish marinated in a vibrant, tangy broth of wine, vinegar, and fresh herbs. The fish is lightly fried until golden, then submerged in a simmering mixture of onions, garlic, carrots, celery, lemon, and paprika. This dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, with the acidity cutting through the richness of the fried fish. It improves with time, making it ideal for meal prep or serving cold at gatherings. The tender fish absorbs the aromatic marinade, resulting in a complex, zesty taste that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crusty potatoes.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the fish into one or two-inch pieces, season with salt and pepper, and roll in flour.
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Heat olive oil in a pan and lightly fry the fish on both sides until golden.
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Remove the fish and drain on kitchen paper.
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In the same pan, add more olive oil if needed and sweat the sliced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery for 3 minutes.
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Add the lemon slices, parsley, bay leaf, and thyme, stirring for another 2 minutes.
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Stir in salt, peppercorns, paprika, and sugar, mixing well to combine.
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Pour in the white wine vinegar, white wine, and enough water to make about half a pint.
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Bring the liquid to a simmer, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
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Arrange the fried fish in a shallow earthenware dish.
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Pour the warm marinade over the fish, ensuring it is fully submerged.
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Let the dish cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
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Serve the chilled escabeche with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 158.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.5g7%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 56.8mg19%
- Sodium 62.4mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 26.1g53%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
