French Caribbean Fish Fritters with Spicy Mango Sauce

Pan-fried fish fritters made with local snapper and herbs, served with a sweet-spicy mango sauce for a tropical twist on a classic.

Cuisine: Caribbean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, skinless and cut into 1-inch pieces snapper fillets
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 medium, peeled and diced mango
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp hot sauce

Instructions

1. Step 1: Mix snapper pieces with flour, cayenne pepper, and thyme in a bowl until evenly coated. Let rest for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering (350°F/175°C). Add fish in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
3. Step 3: While fish cooks, combine diced mango, red onion, lime juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Stir until well mixed.
4. Step 4: Transfer fish to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with mango sauce spooned over the top.