Kenyan spicy fried fish fillets

Samaki wa kukaanga in Swahili for fried fish, is a simple but popular way to prepare fish in Eastern Africa. It is sometimes sold at roadside stands. 

4 servings

Ingredients :

Fish fillets, cut into serving portions - 2 pounds
Lime or lemon juice - 1/4 cup
Garlic, minced - 4-5 cloves
Salt - 2 teaspoons
Cayenne pepper - 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon
Oil - 1/2 cup

Method :

1) Add the fish, lime or lemon juice, garlic, salt and cayenne pepper to a large, non-reactive bowl and set aside to marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.
2) Heat the oil in a saute pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the fish fillets from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Fry the fillets in the hot oil until browned on each side. 3) Serve with rice.