🐟 Cuban Fish Cocktail: Freshness and Flavor in Every Bite
The Cuban fish cocktail is a delicious cold appetizer that combines cooked white fish with a creamy sauce enriched with garlic, onion, parsley, and lemon juice. Its smooth texture and delicately balanced flavor make it an ideal choice to start a meal on special occasions.
🧂 Ingredients and quantities
- 1 cup of white fish meat (preferably hake, tilapia, or snapper)
- ¼ cup of mayonnaise
- ¼ cup of ketchup
- ½ teaspoon of ground oregano
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed in a mortar
- 4 sprigs of fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ green bell pepper
- 1 culantro leaf
- 1 bay leaf
- Hot sauce to taste
- Enough water for cooking
- Lemon slices for garnish
👨🍳 Step-by-step preparation
Step 1: Cooking the fish
Remove the fish fillets and place them in a pot with enough water. Add the green bell pepper, bay leaf, culantro leaf, and one teaspoon of salt. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, until the fish is fully cooked but still firm.
Step 2: Cleaning and shredding
Remove the fillets from the broth and let them drain well. Once cooled, carefully remove the skin and ensure there are no bones left. Cut or shred the fish into small pieces and set aside.
Step 3: Preparing the base sauce
In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, chopped onion, crushed garlic, fresh parsley, oregano, and lemon juice. Stir until you get a smooth and creamy sauce.
Step 4: Combining ingredients
Add the fish to the sauce and mix gently to preserve its texture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and add a few drops of hot sauce if you prefer a spicier flavor.
Step 5: Chilling
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to blend and intensify.
Step 6: Serving
Serve the cocktail in wide glasses or small individual bowls. Garnish each portion with a lemon slice and serve well chilled.
ℹ️ Useful information
- Servings: 4 portions
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Preparation & cooking: 15 minutes
- Mixing: 10 minutes
- Chilling: 30 minutes
- Category: Salads & Appetizers
- Cuisine: Cuban
📌 Suggested tags
- Cuban fish cocktail
- Cuban fish recipes
- Cuban appetizers
- cold seafood recipes
- traditional Cuban cuisine
If you make this recipe at home, share your experience in the comments. Your tips and variations may help others enjoy this Cuban specialty even more.
For the Spanish version, visit: Cóctel de Pescado: Sabor y Tradición Marinera Cubana.
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