Escovitch Fish

Escovitch Fish

Area: Jamaican

Category: Seafood

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Red Snapper2 Pounds
Vegetable Oil1/2 cup
Garlic1 clove peeled crushed
Ginger1/2 tsp
Thyme2 sprigs
Bay Leaf1
Red Pepper0.5
Yellow Pepper0.5
Onion1 sliced
Carrots1 chopped
Sugar1 tbs
Allspice1/2 tsp
Worcestershire Sauce1 tsp
Scotch Bonnet1
Lime1
Malt Vinegar3/4 cup
Pepperpinch

Instruction

  • 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
  • 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 Add, bay leave, garlic and ginger, stir-fry for about a minute making sure the garlic does not burn 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
  • 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