Mohamed Shili This easy and delicious Fried Eel recipe is quick to make and perfect for a flavorful meal. With crispy eel coated in a seasoned flour mixture, this dish is complemented by a rich butter sauce. You can easily customize it using common pantry ingredients, making it a versatile and tasty choice for any occasion.
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 (1-pound) eel
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup blended oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup white wine (recommended: Chablis)
- 2 teaspoons butter
How To Make Fried Eel Recipe?
- Prepare the Eel: Clean and skin the eel, then cut it into chunks.
- Marinate: Mix flour, seasonings, oil, garlic, onion, and pepper in a bowl. Add eel and marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Dredge: Coat the marinated eel in more flour.
- Cook: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook eel for 7 minutes, turning until golden.
- Add Wine: Pour in white wine and cook until reduced by half.
- Finish: Add butter, and stir until melted and slightly browned.
- Serve: Plate the eel and pour the butter sauce on top.
Recipe Tips:
- Choose Fresh Eel: Fresh eel will give you the best texture and flavor. Avoid frozen eel for a superior result.
- Marinate the Eel Well: Let the eel marinate for at least an hour to absorb the flavors for a richer taste.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking, make sure the eel pieces aren’t too crowded. This helps them cook evenly and stay crispy.
- Use the Right Oil: Choose a neutral oil like vegetable or canola for frying to avoid overpowering the flavor of the eel.
- Cook on Medium Heat: Cook the eel over medium heat to ensure it gets crispy without burning
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Allow leftover eel to cool to room temperature. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freeze: Keep it in the fridge and eat within 2 days.
- Reheat: Heat the eel in a pan with a little oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until crispy.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 103mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 20g
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Fried Eel
Description
This easy and delicious Fried Eel recipe is quick to make and perfect for a flavorful meal. With crispy eel coated in a seasoned flour mixture, this dish is complemented by a rich butter sauce. You can easily customize it using common pantry ingredients, making it a versatile and tasty choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Eel: Clean and skin the eel, then cut it into chunks.
- Marinate: Mix flour, seasonings, oil, garlic, onion, and pepper in a bowl. Add eel and marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Dredge: Coat the marinated eel in more flour.
- Cook: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook eel for 7 minutes, turning until golden.
- Add Wine: Pour in white wine and cook until reduced by half.
- Finish: Add butter, and stir until melted and slightly browned.
- Serve: Plate the eel and pour the butter sauce on top.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Eel: Fresh eel will give you the best texture and flavor. Avoid frozen eel for a superior result.
- Marinate the Eel Well: Let the eel marinate for at least an hour to absorb the flavors for a richer taste.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking, make sure the eel pieces aren’t too crowded. This helps them cook evenly and stay crispy.
- Use the Right Oil: Choose a neutral oil like vegetable or canola for frying to avoid overpowering the flavor of the eel.
- Cook on Medium Heat: Cook the eel over medium heat to ensure it gets crispy without burning
Fried Eel