Garlic Shark (cazón En Ajo)
Garlic Shark (Cazón en Ajo) is a traditional Venezuelan dish that features tender shark marinated in a flavorful garlic sauce. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shark fillets
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the shark fillets with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, olive oil, and chopped parsley to create the marinade.
- Coat the shark fillets with the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shark fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the garlic shark hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Skillet Bowl Tongs
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Garlic Shark is best served with a side of white rice and a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
For a more intense garlic flavor, you can marinate the shark fillets for a longer period of time before cooking.
Cost
$15