🇬🇦 Gabonese Cuisine

Poisson Frit

Fried Fish

Prep Time 25 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 398 kcal

Whole small fish coated in seasoned flour and deep-fried until shattering-crispy, served with a bright tomato-onion salsa and fried plantains.

Ingredients

1 Clean and score fish on both sides. Season with salt and lime juice.
2 Mix flour with garlic powder, ginger, and cayenne.
3 Coat fish thoroughly in seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
4 Heat oil to 180°C (350°F). Fry fish 5-6 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
5 Drain on paper towels.
6 Serve with lime wedges, pepper sauce, and fried plantains.

Did You Know?

Poisson frit vendors near Libreville's markets fry fish so fresh that some customers swear they can still taste the river.