Fish in a Garlic & Onion Marinade (Pescado en Escabeche)
Use fish that will no come apart (firm) when cooked.
4 pounds fish (cut in steaks)
4 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup oil (for frying)
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 bay leaf
4 garlic cloves
4 medium onions cut in rings
2 1/2 cups olive oil
Wash and salt fish, cover for half hour. In a pot combine 2 1/2 cups olive oil , vinegar, salt, pepper, bay leaf and garlic. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Add the onions and cook for 10 more minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
In cooking pan, fry the fish at medium heat, around 8 minutes each side. Turn each piece a few seconds after you put in the frying pan, this way it will not stick to the pan.
Once the fish is fried and cooled, put it in a deep glass bowl, pour the garlic and onion sauce over the fish. The sauce should cover the fish. Cover bowl and let it sit for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Serve cold.
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