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Virgin Islands Cooking
Carol M. Bareuther

by Carol M. Bareuther

Fried fish and johnny cakes is a favorite at Carnival time, which is April in St. Thomas, July in St. John and December in St. Croix.

Yield: 4 servings
Nutrition: 154 calories, 6 grams fat, 31 milligrams cholesterol and 323 milligrams sodium per serving (approximate with 1-1/2 teaspoons salt used for recipe).

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds local fish such as yellow tail, alewife or snapper
• Scallion
• Fresh thyme
• Ground black pepper
• Salt
• Flour or cornmeal

Method:
Grind scallion, thyme, black pepper and salt to taste. Season fish, then coat fish with flour or cornmeal. Deep fry at 370° for 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with local hot pepper sauce.

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