Jamaican Escovitch Fish: A Tangy Caribbean Delight
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with Jamaican Escovitch Fish, a traditional dish featuring crispy fried fish topped with a lively pickled vegetable sauce. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or special occasions, this dish offers a delightful blend of textures and zesty flavors that capture the essence of island cuisine.
🐟 2 Red snapper, whole, heads removed
🍋 1 Lemon, juiced, for cleaning fish
🍶 1/2 cup Distilled white vinegar, Value Brand
🧄 1 pinch Garlic salt, Lawry's - for fish
🌿 1 pinch All-purpose seasoning, Goya Adobo with Pepper - for fish
🧂 1 pinch Seasoned salt, Lawry's Seasoned Salt - for fish
⚫ 1 pinch Black pepper, Grace Caribbean Traditions Ground Black Pepper - for fish
🌶 1 pinch Cayenne pepper, La Flor Cayenne Pepper - for fish
🫒 Extra virgin olive oil, Iberia Premium Blend Sunflower Oil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil - for frying
🥕 2 Carrots, julienned
🧄 3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
🌶 1/2 Red bell pepper, julienned
🌶 1/2 Green bell pepper, julienned
🌶 1/2 Yellow bell pepper, julienned
🧅 1 Medium onion, sliced into rings
🌿 1-2 stalks Green onions/scallions, chopped
🌶 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole
🌿 A few sprigs of fresh thyme, about 3-5 sprigs
🍒 10 Pimento seeds, Angel Brand Pimento
🍚 3 tbsp White sugar, 2 tbsp initially, then 1 tbsp extra
⚫ 1 pinch Black pepper, Grace Caribbean Traditions Ground Black Pepper - for vegetables
🧄 1 pinch Garlic salt, Lawry's - for vegetables
🌿 1 pinch All-purpose seasoning, Goya Adobo with Pepper - for vegetables
🧂 1 pinch Seasoned salt, Lawry's Seasoned Salt - for vegetables
1- Prepare the Fish:
2- Season the Fish:
3- Fry the Fish:
4- Prepare the Pickled Vegetables (Escovitch Sauce):
5- Cook the Pickled Vegetables:
Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 37-47 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 350 per serving
Proteins: 25g per serving
Fats: 15g per serving
Carbohydrates: 30g per serving
Equipment: Non-stick frying pan (brand not visible), Large clear plastic mixing bowl, Paper towels, Plastic spatula, Knife, Peeler/Julienne tool, Small saucepan with lid (for rice), Gas stove
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