Puerto Rican

Alcapurrias de Pescado

Name: Alcapurrias de Pescado
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 1 lb fish fillets; 2 large potatoes, cooked and mashed; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 1 onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; oil for frying

Fried fish fritters with a spiced coconut-mashed potato base.

30 minutes6 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, coconut, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add fish fillets and mix gently.
Form into 8-10 fritters and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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