Panamanian Tilapia With Asparagus

INGREDIENTS:

6 tilapia fillets marinated with garlic, lemon juice, salt & pepper to taste
12 oz. asparagus spears
Onion, chopped
Red pepper, chopped
9 oz. flour
2 tablespoons Curry powder
2 cups water
4 tablespoons oil

DIRECTIONS:

First, add tilapia fillets, coated in flour to 3 tablespoons of oil in a medium skillet. Cook on medium heat until golden brown and set aside. Next, add onions, red peppers and 2 tablespoons of Curry powder to 1 tablespoon of oil in medium skillet and sautee ingredients. Additionally, add 2 cups of water ensuring all ingredients are mixed well as all ingredients are sauteed and set aside. Then, add asparagus to 2 cups of water in medium skillet, on medium heat and cook until tender, but FIRM. Lastly, place all cooked ingredients onto a serving dish, and serve.

Pescado frito, or fried fish comes in a variety of delectable dishes in Panama. Pescado frito is a fundamental dish, and its origins can be traced back to Chorillo. This version of fried tilapia includes the traditional way of marinating the fillets, to give it a “softer” taste, or a “less fishy” taste. This dish serves well with rice, or fried Patacones which are fried plantains.