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Escovitch Fish

Escovitch Fish

50 minHardJamaicanSeafood
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Ingredients

Serves 4

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse fish; rub with lemon or lime, seasoned with salt and pepper or use your favorite seasoning.

  2. 2

    I used creole seasoning.

  3. 3

    Set aside or place in the oven to keep it warm until sauce is ready.

  4. 4

    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.

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  5. 5

    Remove fish and set aside.

  6. 6

    Drain oil and leave about 2-3 tablespoons of oil

  7. 7

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

    01:00
  8. 8

    Then add onion, bell peppers, thyme, scotch bonnet, sugar, all spice-continue stirring for about 2-3 minutes.

    03:00
  9. 9

    Add vinegar, mix an adjust salt and pepper according to preference.

  10. 10

    Let it simmer for about 2 more minutes.

  11. 11

    Discard bay leave, thyme spring and serve over fish with a side of this bammy.

  12. 12

    You may make the sauce about 2 days in advance.

Source: original recipe