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- 1 lb whiting fish fillets
- 2 limes
- 6 tbsp onion/garlic/pepper puree - see here for recipe
- few dashes of salt
- few dashes of old bay seasoning
- For batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
View Full Recipe at The Inner Gourmet
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 757g | |
| Calories 942 | |
| Calories from Fat 112 | 12% |
| Total Fat 12.54g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 2.38g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium 2532mg | 106% |
| Potassium 2114mg | 60% |
| Total Carbs 115.13g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.7g | 29% |
| Sugars 4.89g | 3% |
| Protein 90.81g | 145% |
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