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Fried Capellán (Small Whiting) with Onion and Pebrella
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Spain Authentic home cooking from Spain, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Spain as Bacaladillas finas (Capelláns) con cebolla y Pebrella 🐟
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Fried Capellán (Small Whiting) with Onion and Pebrella

abejita zumbona
abejita zumbona @cook_9991323
Motilla del Palancar, (Cuenca)

Yesterday I bought some very fresh small whiting and wanted to try something different, so I improvised until I came up with this recipe. It turned out pretty well, and you can enjoy it hot or cold. Honestly, it's great as an appetizer or for a picnic. I hope you like it!

Yesterday I bought some very fresh small whiting and wanted to try something different, so I improvised until I came up with this recipe. It turned out pretty well, and you can enjoy it hot or cold. Honestly, it's great as an appetizer or for a picnic. I hope you like it!

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Fried Capellán (Small Whiting) with Onion and Pebrella

abejita zumbona
abejita zumbona @cook_9991323
Motilla del Palancar, (Cuenca)

Yesterday I bought some very fresh small whiting and wanted to try something different, so I improvised until I came up with this recipe. It turned out pretty well, and you can enjoy it hot or cold. Honestly, it's great as an appetizer or for a picnic. I hope you like it!

Yesterday I bought some very fresh small whiting and wanted to try something different, so I improvised until I came up with this recipe. It turned out pretty well, and you can enjoy it hot or cold. Honestly, it's great as an appetizer or for a picnic. I hope you like it!

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Ingredients

40 minutes
  • 12small whiting (capellán), filleted and boned
  • 1-2onions
  • 1small handful whole black peppercorns
  • 1-2bay leaves
  • 1/3 cupdry white wine (about 80 ml)
  • 2 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cupwater (about 80 ml)
  • 1 teaspoondried pebrella (or substitute dried oregano if unavailable)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • Fresh parsley
  • Lemon juice for the fish
  • All-purpose flour for dredging the fish
  • 4-5 clovesdried garlic
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40 minutes
  1. 1

    First, clean the fish and remove the bones, leaving them as fillets. Squeeze a lemon over the fillets and coat them well. Season with salt and pepper, and let them marinate while you slice the onions into thin strips. Prepare a mixture with fresh parsley, garlic, pebrella, and a pinch of salt. Chop everything finely and set aside.

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  2. 2

    Pour enough extra virgin olive oil into a skillet to cover the bottom. When hot, dredge the fish fillets in flour and fry them. Once golden, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Remove about half the oil from the pan, then add the onions, peppercorns, bay leaves, and a bit of salt to taste. Cover and lower the heat, letting the onions cook slowly until soft.

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  3. 3

    When the onions are soft and slightly golden, add the parsley, garlic, and pebrella mixture, stirring so the onions absorb the flavors. Next, add the fried fish fillets, but don't stir—just gently shake the pan so the fish doesn't break apart.

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    A picture of step 3 of Fried Capellán (Small Whiting) with Onion and Pebrella.
  4. 4

    Pour the white wine over the top and let the alcohol evaporate. Then add the vinegar and let it cook for a bit, just like with the wine, before adding the water. Don't stir; just gently shake the pan so nothing sticks and the ingredients combine well.

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    A picture of step 4 of Fried Capellán (Small Whiting) with Onion and Pebrella.
  5. 5

    Let it cook for about 15 minutes, until only a little oil remains as a sauce. Enjoy!

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abejita zumbona @cook_9991323
Published in the US on May 07, 2026 14:01
Motilla del Palancar, (Cuenca)
Soy ama de casa con dos hijas preciosas💖💖 y me encanta cocinar. Soy valenciana, pero ahora también me considero conquense 💖. Me gusta y disfruto mucho cocinando y me relaja, además, puedo compartir comidas de todo el mundo❤😋🌎.
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Lemon Onion Fish Whiting Pepper Garlic Apple Wine

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