Escovitch Fish
“Discover the joy of making Escovitch Fish at home. This 35-minute jamaican recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Escovitch Fish at home. This 35-minute jamaican recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Escovitch Fish is a beloved Jamaican dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing food—it's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
📋 Escovitch Fish
📝 Ingredients
- •2 Pounds Red Snapper
- •1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- •1 clove peeled crushed Garlic
- •1/2 tsp Ginger
- •2 sprigs Thyme
- •1 Bay Leaf
- •0.5 Red Pepper
- •0.5 Yellow Pepper
- •1 sliced Onion
- •1 chopped Carrots
- •1 tbs Sugar
- •1/2 tsp Allspice
- •1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- •1 Scotch Bonnet
- •1 Lime
- •3/4 cup Malt Vinegar
- •pinch Pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Rinse fish; rub with lemon or lime, seasoned with salt and pepper or use your favorite seasoning. I used creole seasoning. Set aside or place in the oven to keep it warm until sauce is ready.
- 2
In large skillet heat oil over medium heat, until hot, add the fish, cook each side- for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through and crispy on both sides. Remove fish and set aside. Drain oil and leave about 2-3 tablespoons of oil
- 3
Add, bay leave, garlic and ginger, stir-fry for about a minute making sure the garlic does not burn
- 4
Then add onion, bell peppers, thyme, scotch bonnet, sugar, all spice-continue stirring for about 2-3 minutes. Add vinegar, mix an adjust salt and pepper according to preference. Let it simmer for about 2 more minutes.
- 5
Discard bay leave, thyme spring and serve over fish with a side of this bammy. You may make the sauce about 2 days in advance.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Escovitch Fish at home. This 35-minute jamaican recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Red Snapper
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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