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Poisson Gros Sel

Salt-crusted fried fish - coastal favorite. This authentic Haitian poisson gros sel brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

13
Prep (min)
31
Cook (min)
4
Servings
450
Calories

Ingredients

  • โ€ขwhole fish
  • โ€ขcoarse salt
  • โ€ขlime
  • โ€ขepis
  • โ€ขscotch bonnet
  • โ€ข4 cloves garlic, minced
  • โ€ข1 medium onion, diced
  • โ€ขepis to taste
  • โ€ข1 teaspoon scotch bonnet
  • โ€ขSalt and pepper to taste
  • โ€ข2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare all ingredients: whole fish, coarse salt, lime. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.

  2. 2

    Season your main ingredient with salt, pepper, and epis. Let marinate 1-2 hours.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Braising then frying - this is essential for authentic Haitian flavor.

  5. 5

    Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the main ingredients and cook low and slow for best results.

  7. 7

    Season with epis and scotch bonnet. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately while hot.

  9. 9

    Garnish and serve with traditional diri blanc.

Nutrition (per serving)

450
Calories
28g
Protein
36g
Carbs
14g
Fat

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