Jamaican Escovitch fish recipe
Jamaican Escovitch Fish is fun and tasty to make at home. It will impress your family and friends and be a recipe you make often. Try it and let me know. This recipe is delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 lb of white fish such as snapper or tilapia
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp curry powder
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 bell peppers sliced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
Instructions
- Start by preparing the marinade. In a large bowl, combine the white vinegar, brown sugar, and all the spices. Mix well.
- Add the fish to the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- While the fish is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Slice the onion, bell peppers, and carrots. Mince the garlic.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour and cornmeal. Dredge the fish in the mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the fish and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove the fish from the pan and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
- In the same pan, sauté the vegetables until they are slightly soft. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the marinade to the pan and bring it to a simmer. Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Return the fish to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top.
Notes
- The marinade's cayenne pepper content controls the dish's spiciness. Some like it spicy, others mild. Adjust cayenne pepper to taste.
- Use the fish pan to sauté vegetables and prepare the sauce. This will enhance the sauce's flavor with fish flavors.
