This Jamaican fish recipe is called "escovitch." We cooked this traditional fried fish dish with my grandmother the night before church, so that we could serve it at a large communal meal after the service.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
770 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Pat fish dry, then cut 3 small slits on each side of fish. Season all over with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat 1 quart oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Fry fish in hot oil until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove fish and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 3
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, carrot, and garlic in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Add thyme, allspice, habanero pepper, vinegar, water, salt, and sugar; continue cooking until onions have softened and liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Spoon onion mixture over fried fish to serve.
Ingredients
¾ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup white vinegar
1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped
½ white onion, sliced
1 (1 1/2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled
