Jamaican Escovitch Fish

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    339 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Caribbean

Jamaican Escovitch Fish

This authentic Jamaican seafood recipe is traditionally made with red snapper sauteed with a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy mixture of peppers, carrots and onions.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 snapper fillets (ideally red snapper)
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning (or your favorite seasoning such as Creole)
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (or oil of choice)
  • 1 medium carrot (peeled and cut Julienne )
  • 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 bell peppers, any color (cored and sliced)
  • 1 Scotch bonnet (whole)
  • 4 prigs fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Jamaican all-spice (or regular ground all-spice)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¼ cup Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar (or red wine)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • salt and pepper
  • minced scallions (optional garnish)
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Instructions

  1. Season fish on both sides evenly with seasoned salt, jerk seasoning, and cayenne. Heat half of the oil (2 tablespoons) in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Saute fish until golden brown about 7-9 minutes, flipping once. Remove fish from pan; set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the same pan along with the Julienne carrots and a pinch salt and pepper. Saute carrots until they start to tenderize, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in peppers, onions, and another sprinkle salt and pepper. Saute until they start to caramelize, about 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in all remaining ingredients (Scotch bonnet through sugar) and stir well. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender, another 5-6 minutes.
  4. Return fish to the pan and cover with the peppers to warm the fish back up. Check for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Divide between two bowls to serve. Garnish with minced scallions if you wish.

Notes

  • I recommend serving with Jamaican Rice and Peas 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1filet Calories 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 717mg (30%) Potassium 767mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 5179IU (104%) Vitamin C 84mg (93%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1filet
Calories 339kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 717mg 30%
Potassium 767mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 5179IU 104%
Vitamin C 84mg 93%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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