Jalea (Peruvian Fried Seafood Platter With Lime-Marinated Onion & Tomato Salad)

Name: Jalea (Peruvian Fried Seafood Platter With Lime-Marinated Onion & Tomato Salad)
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Salsa Criolla:; 1/2 large red onion, very thinly sliced; 2 medium plum tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems; 1 fresh aji amarillo pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced (see note); 1 medium clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh juice from 3 limes; Kosher salt; For the Fried Seafood:; 1 1/2 to 2 quarts peanut, canola, or vegetable oil; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 3/4 cup cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups light beer, divided; 1/2 pound skinned and boned firm white-fleshed fish, such as halibut, wild striped bass, or cod, sliced into 1 1/2- by 1-inch pieces; 1/2 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp; 1/3 pound cleaned squid bodies and tentacles, bodies sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch rings; To Serve:; 1 recipe Fried Yuca With Spicy Mayo , for serving

Total 1h

This Peruvian recipe features a delightful fried seafood platter served with a zesty lime-marinated onion and tomato salad called Salsa Criolla. The fried seafood is made with a light and crispy beer batter, and the dish is served with a side of fried yuca with spicy mayo for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4)

1/2 large red onion, very thinly sliced

2 medium plum tomatoes, diced

1/4 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems

1 fresh aji amarillo pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced (see note)

1 medium clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup fresh juice from 3 limes

1 1/2 to 2 quarts peanut, canola, or vegetable oil

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

2 cups light beer, divided

1/2 pound skinned and boned firm white-fleshed fish, such as halibut, wild striped bass, or cod, sliced into 1 1/2- by 1-inch pieces

1/2 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp

1/3 pound cleaned squid bodies and tentacles, bodies sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch rings

1 recipe Fried Yuca With Spicy Mayo , for serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories

648kcal

32%
Fat

29g

1%
Saturated Fat

4g

0%
Carbohydrates

74g

3%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

22g

1%
Cholesterol

49mg

2%
Sodium

565mg

28%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Jalea (Peruvian Fried Seafood Platter With Lime-Marinated Onion & Tomato Salad)

Ingredients

For The Salsa Criolla

For The Fried Seafood

To Serve

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Jalea (Peruvian Fried Seafood Platter With Lime-Marinated Onion & Tomato Salad)

Ingredients

For The Salsa Criolla

For The Fried Seafood

To Serve

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts