Escabeche I

== Description ==
Pickled king fish
== Ingredients ==
* 3 to 4 pounds of kingfish cleaned and sliced about 1 inch thick
* 2 to 2½ pounds of Spanish or Bermuda onions peeled and thinly sliced
* the juice of 2 limes
* seasoned flour for dredging
* 2 cups of olive oil
* 1 cup of vinegar
* 4 bay leaves
* 12 peppercorns
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 3 to 4 tablespoons of crushed garlic. (note: this is optional and can be added to the onion mixture during the cooking cycle or after this is up to you)
== Directions ==
# In a large heavy pot, place oil, vinegar, salt, pepper corns and bring to a simmer.
# Add onions and allow to simmer slowly for about one hour.
# While the onions are simmering rinse fish under cold water and place on a cutting board.
# Pat the pieces of fish dry with a paper towel and then rub all sides with the lime juice.
# Dredge fish in the seasoned flour make sure that it is completely covered with the flour coating and set aside.
# Once you have floured all of the fish place it in the refrigerator for at least a half hour.
# Place about one quarter cup of oil in a heavy skillet and bring up to heat.
# Once the oil comes up to heat place a few pieces of fish in it and fry until golden brown on all sides.
# You may have to adjust the heat so as not to burn the fish.
# Place a layer of the onion and oil mixture in to a large container that has a tight lid, preferably glass.
# Place a layer of the fried fish into the container, now add another layer of the onion and oil mixture.
# Continue this process until you have added all of the fish.
# Make sure that you have enough of the onion and oil mixture to completely cover the last layer of fish.
# Place in the refrigerator for at least three days turning the fish from bottom to top at least twice a day.
# Be careful not to break the pieces of fish when turning.
Category:Puerto Rican Meat Dishes
Category:Seafish Recipes
Category:Bermuda onion Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Vinegar Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
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