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Escovitch Fish

Servings

4people

Ingredients

2pounds whole red snapperscleaned and scaled (about 2-3 fish—almost any white fish will work), 900g
salt and pepper to tasteor seasoning of choice
1 lime or lemon
1/2cup vegetable oil120ml, more as needed
1 bay leaf
1teaspoon minced garlicabout 2 cloves
1/2teaspoon ginger
1 medium yellow onionthinly sliced
1 medium carrotjulienned
1/2 red bell pepperthinly sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepperthinly sliced
2 sprigs thyme
1teaspoon Scotch bonnet pepperpierced (or replace with ½cayenne pepper)
1/2teaspoon Jamaican allspice
1tablespoon sugar
1teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4cup malt vinegar,can sub red wine vinegar
freshly ground white pepper

Instructions

Rinse the fish and rub it down with a lemon or lime—season with salt, pepper, and preferred seasoning. I used Creole seasoning.
Heat oil on medium in a large skillet. As soon as it’s hot, add the fish and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and crispy.
Remove the fish. Set it aside or place it in the oven so it stays warm until the sauce is ready. Drain the oil, leaving 2-3 tablespoons behind for the vegetables.
Add the bay leaf, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for about a minute, making sure the garlic doesn’t burn.
Add the onion, bell peppers, carrots, thyme, scotch bonnet, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and allspice. Continue stirring for 2-3 minutes.
Add the vinegar, mix, and adjust seasonings to your preference. Let it simmer for about 2 more minutes.
Discard the bay leaf and thyme before serving the sauce over the fish with a side of bammy.

Recipe Notes

Cover the fried fish with foil to keep it nice and toasty while you saute your veggies and make the sauce. Don’t add your fish to the frying pan until the oil is hot. Otherwise, it will take longer to cook and might be notably greasy when assembling the dish.

Taste test! As you make the sauce, give it a taste test. Adjust seasonings to fit your preferences. Not tangy enough? Add a tad more vinegar. Need a deeper flavor? Add a little bit more Worcestershire.

Nutrition Facts

Escovitch Fish

Amount Per Serving

Calories 787 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 31g 48%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 17g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 107mg 36%

Sodium 248mg 10%

Potassium 1598mg 46%

Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 51g

Protein 65g 130%

Vitamin A 55%

Vitamin C 149%

Vitamin D0%

Calcium 13%

Iron 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.