Crispy Seafood Fry
Quick-fried shrimp, calamari, and white fish tossed with fresh lime, cilantro, and a touch of chili—a TikTok-ready take on Peru's beloved jalea mixta. Golden, crunchy, and ready in one skillet.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ lb squid (calamari), sliced into rings
- ½ lb white fish fillets (halibut or cod), cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 whole limes (juiced)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp red chili flakes or fresh red chili, minced
Instructions
- 1
Pat shrimp, squid, and fish dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Pour flour into a shallow bowl. Toss seafood in flour, shaking off excess.
- 3
Heat 0.5 inch neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Working in batches, fry seafood 2-3 minutes per batch until golden and edges crisp. Transfer to paper towels.
- 5
Toss fried seafood with lime juice, cilantro, and chili flakes in a large bowl.
- 6
Serve immediately with lime wedges and extra cilantro.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
- slotted spoon or skimmer
- large mixing bowl
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