Espada com banana

Espada com banana is a traditional fish dish originating from Madeira. The dish is usually made with a combination of espada (black scabbardfish), bananas, olive oil, flour, eggs, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and oregano. The fish is filleted and seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic.

The fillets are dredged in flour, dipped in beaten eggs, rolled in breadcrumbs, and fried in olive oil until golden brown. The bananas are peeled, cut lengthwise into two halves, dredged in flour, dipped in egg wash, rolled in breadcrumbs, and fried in olive oil.

The fried fish is served with fried bananas, and the dish is usually accompanied by rice or boiled potatoes on the side.