Fried Snapper with Spicy Tomato Sauce (Vivaneau Frit avec Sauce Tomate Pimentée)
Vivaneau Frit avec Sauce Tomate Pimentée is a popular dish in Benin cuisine, featuring crispy fried snapper served with a spicy tomato sauce. This flavorful and aromatic dish is perfect for a special dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 snapper fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the snapper fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Dredge the fillets in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the fillets until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes, paprika, cayenne pepper, sugar, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes to make the spicy tomato sauce.
- Serve the fried snapper with the spicy tomato sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Frying pan Spatula Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Vivaneau Frit avec Sauce Tomate Pimentée with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper to the spicy tomato sauce according to your preference.
Cost
$20