A Classic Escabeche

Name: A Classic Escabeche
Prep time: 1485 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1510 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1/4 cup kosher salt; 4 cups water; 1 pound fish fillets, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 hot chile pepper, cut in half; 4 bay leaves, divided; 1 large onion, sliced into half-moons; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves; 1 cup fish broth, or chicken broth; 1 cup white wine; 1 cup white wine vinegar

A classic Spanish escabeche features seared and pickled fish, ideal for a warm afternoon.

⭐ 3.6 (31 reviews) Prep: 1485 minCook: 25 minTotal: 1510 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Snack

Cuisine Tags:

Spanish

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Instructions

Combine 1 cup salt with 4 cups water; brine fish for 30-45 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a large pan. Cook mashed garlic, chile, and 2 bay leaves over medium heat until garlic browns (4-6 minutes). Remove and discard aromatics.
Increase heat to medium-high or high. Sear each side of the fish for 1-3 minutes until browned, then remove fish to cool.
Add slivered onion to the pan; cook over medium heat until translucent. Remove and let cool.
Add remaining ingredients to the pan. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, reduce by half, then turn off heat and cool.
Once at room temperature, combine sauce, fish, and onions in a container. Refrigerate overnight.
Serve cool or at room temperature.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 345 kcal

Carbohydrate: 9 g

Cholesterol: 107 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 29 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 4119 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 15 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g