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Deep Fried Yellow Eye Kole recipe by Isaiah Tavares

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Isaiah Tavares’ Deep Fried Yellow Eye Kole

Isaiah Tavares is carrying on one of Hawaiʻi's great musical legacies while creating one all his own. He is a singer-songwriter, father, husband and son of Waltah Tavares of the legendary Hoʻāikāne.
Many know him for his breakout hit "Da Hawaiian Hammah," a song that has become a local favorite and even features verses from some of Hawaiʻi's most recognizable artists.
His dishes are a reflection of his love for the ocean and his skill as a diver.
Posted By: Isaiah Tavares
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Hawaiian
Servings 4 Serves
Calories 965 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Whole Yellow Eye Kole cleaned and scaled
  • 2 tsp Hawaiian salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Pat the fish dry with paper towels.
  • Season both sides and the inside of each fish with the Hawaiian salt and black pepper.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Fry the fish for 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Calories: 965kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.1gFat: 109gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 62gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 1163mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.003gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin B5: 0.01mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword yellow eye kole, kole fish, deep fried fish, Hawaiian salt, local seafood
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