Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2.25 lb

Baby shark

filleted and skinned

0.25 cup

Tomato

minced fine

0.25 cup

Onion

chopped

1 tsp

Corn oil

for sauce

3 tbsp

Corn oil

for frying

2 tbsp

Flour

for coating

1 unit

Egg

beaten

Step 1
~2 min

Fillet the baby shark, remove the skin, and divide the fish into 4 pieces.

Step 2
~2 min

Alternatively, use pre-cut shark steaks.

Step 3
~2 min

Mince the tomato and chop the onion finely.

Step 4
~2 min

Heat 1 teaspoon of corn oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 5
~2 min

Sauté the tomato and onion for 3 minutes to create a simple sauce.

Step 6
~2 min

In a separate skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of corn oil over medium heat.

Step 7
~2 min

Place flour in a shallow dish.

Step 8
~2 min

Beat the egg in another shallow dish.

Step 9
~2 min

Dip each shark piece into the flour, coating it evenly.

Step 10
~2 min

Then, dip the floured shark piece into the beaten egg, ensuring it's fully coated.

Step 11
~2 min

Carefully place the egg-coated shark pieces into the hot oil in the skillet.

Step 12
~2 min

Fry for 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

Step 13
~2 min

Remove the fried shark pieces and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 14
~2 min

Serve the fried shark hot.

Step 15
~2 min

Pour the tomato and onion sauce over the fried shark pieces.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the oil is hot before adding the shark to prevent sticking.

Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the shark.

Serve with a side of rice or salad.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 min

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Moderate
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice

Serve with a green salad

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fried plantains
Avocado salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South America

Cultural Significance

Popular seafood dish in coastal regions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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