Jazzy Fried Sprat Recipe

Sprat is a common and less expensive fish than most others.  We love them here in Jamaica. These fish are usually small and very easy to prepare. The most common method is frying. I love fried sprat fish, you can eat quite a few in one sitting.

You can enjoy them on their own, with bread or crackers, or even steamed with additional vegetables and enjoy with rice or any other food you have at your disposal. The possibilities are endless.

For this recipe, I fry them and toss in some carrots and onion along with vinegar. I tell you, these were almost eaten in just a few minutes. But, I left some for another day 😊. Try it nuh!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 to 1 ½ lbs. sprat (more if desired).
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste).
• 1 tsp black pepper (or to taste).
• 1 medium carrot (more if desired).
• 1 medium onion.
• 1 tsp vinegar (white or wine).

INSTRUCTIONS

• • Scale (remove the scale) and clean the fish.
  • Wash the carrot and shred (medium size).
  • Peel the onion and dice (medium size).
  • Place in a bowl and add salt and black pepper. Ensure that the seasoning is added to both sides of the fish.
  • Wait until the oil is hot, then start frying the fish.
  • Fry on both sides.
  • After frying, place the fish in the desired dish or container.
  • Add shredded carrots and onions to a dish.
  • Add vinegar and stir.
  • Add the vegetable mixture to the fish (that is in a dish) and mix to ensure all is coated.
  • You can add some additional vegetable mixture on top to serve as a garnish.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes:

To make the prepping process shorter, you can buy the fish already scaled or do so a day or 2 prior or even upon purchasing if they are not scaled for you. Do not overly fry your fish, remember, they are already small, and you still want to taste a little fish meat 😊.  Hope you enjoy it!

Here are some other awesome recipes to try:

• Jamaica Tun Cornmeal

• Colour Me Cabbage!