Jerk Fish Stew With Pepper Pineapple Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
654 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
African
Jerk Fish Stew With Pepper Pineapple Fried Rice
Description
Jerk Fish Stew with Pepper Pineapple Fried Rice starts by seasoning and searing red snapper fillets to a tender finish. The cooking pan is then used to sauté onions, baby carrots, bay leaf, and thyme, forming a flavorful base. Adding ginger and mild jerk seasoning paste intensifies the stew's aromatic profile before combining with chopped tomatoes to simmer. The fish is gently added back to cook through, enhancing the broth with its delicate flavor.
The fried rice complements the stew with a colorful mix of peppers softened in olive oil, turmeric for earthiness, minced ginger for warmth, sweet pineapple chunks, and fresh spring onions. Stirring in defrosted rice warms it through, creating a fragrant accompaniment that contrasts the spicy stew with sweet and citrusy notes.
Traditionally suited for festive occasions like Easter or Mother's Day, this dish brings together Caribbean flavors and textures in a harmonious meal where the spicy, tender fish stew is served over the vibrant pineapple fried rice.
Ingredients
For the jerk snapper stew
- 2 red snapper defrosted, fillets
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 100 g onion 3.5 oz, frozen, chopped
- 100 g carrot 3.5 oz, frozen, baby
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 thyme sprig
- fry for 10 mins
- 0.5 tsp ginger
- 1 tbsp jerk seasoning paste mild
- 400 g chopped tomatoes 14 oz, finely chopped
For the pineapple fried rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 125 g pepper 4.4 oz
- ¾ tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 125 g pineapple defrosted and chopped small, 4.4 oz
- 4 spring onions scallions, chopped
- 400 g rice 14oz, defrosted, 14 oz, frozen
Instructions
For the jerk snapper stew
- Season the snapper fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the snapper fillets for 2-3 mins on each side. Remove the fish and set aside somewhere warm.
- Add the onions, carrots, bay leaf, thyme to the same pan and fry for about 10 mins until the veggies are cooked through.
- Mix in the ginger, jerk seasoning paste and onion, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins.
- Add in the fish, simmer for a couple of mins till cooked through, adjust seasoning and switch off.
For the pepper pineapple fried rice
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the peppers for a few mins until soft.
- Then quickly stir in the turmeric, ginger, pineapple and spring onions till combined.
- Mix in the rice, and stir for a few mins till the rice is warmed through. Adjust seasoning and switch off the heat.
Serve
- Serve the jerk snapper stew over some of the pepper pineapple stew.
Notes
- This home-cooked dish fits well for special occasions such as Easter or Mother's Day.
- Use mild jerk seasoning paste for controlled spiciness; adjust to taste.
- Defrost ingredients prior to use for even cooking and proper texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 654 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 654kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 114g | 38% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1334mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 5295IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 35.6mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5.4mg | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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