- 1. Wash the fish thoroughly in water and lime juice. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2. Season both sides of the fish with salt and black pepper. Let it sit for at least 2 hours to marinate.
- 3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 4. Fry the fish on both sides until it turns crisp and golden brown. This usually takes a few minutes per side. Transfer the fried fish to a deep bowl.
- 5. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sliced onions, peppers, pimento seeds, and whole black pepper grains.
- 5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the onions are tender.
- 6. Pour the hot marinade over the fried fish in the bowl, ensuring it covers the fish completely.
- 7. Let the fish marinate overnight, allowing the flavors to develop and infuse.
Enjoy your delicious marinated fried fish after it has marinated overnight!
