Frito Misto Recipe

Name: Frito Misto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces rock shrimp, or other small shrimp; 4 ounces calamari, cut into rings; 4 ounces mahi mahi, or other white fish, cut into small cubes; 2 ounces egg whites, lightly beaten; 8 caperberries; Canola oil; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup rice flour; Sea salt; 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 ounces rock shrimp, or other small shrimp
4 ounces calamari, cut into rings
4 ounces mahi mahi, or other white fish, cut into small cubes
2 ounces egg whites, lightly beaten
8 caperberries
Canola oil
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rice flour
Sea salt
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish

1
Preheat a fryer or steep-sided pan, with 1-inch of canola oil, to 375 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, combine the seafood, egg whites and caperberries.
3
Blend the cornstarch and flours together in a deep bowl.
4
In a mesh basket add the fish, making sure to shake off the excess egg whites.
5
Add the fish to the flour mixture, coating thoroughly.
6
Carefully transfer the fish to the fryer basket and submerge them in the hot oil.
7
Let cook, shaking the basket every so often, so that they will not stick together, until golden brown and crispy.
8
Be careful of the splattering oil.
9
Cook's Note: If you don't have a fryer basket, use a metal strainer to add the fish to the oil and to remove them from the oil.
10
Drain on paper towels and season with sea salt.
11
Transfer the fish to a serving platter and garnish with lemon wedges.
12
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

396

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces rock shrimp, or other small shrimp, 4 ounces calamari, cut into rings, 4 ounces mahi mahi, or other white fish, cut into small cubes, 2 ounces egg whites, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Frito Misto falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Frito Misto

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