Escovitch Fish
Crispy fried red snapper with a tangy Jamaican escovitch sauce featuring peppers, onion, garlic, and spices, traditionally served with bammy.
Steps
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Step 1: Rinse the fish; rub with lemon or lime, season with salt and pepper, or use your favorite seasoning. Set aside or warm in the oven until sauce is ready.
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Step 2: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the fish and cook each side for about 5–7 minutes, until cooked through and crispy on both sides.
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Step 3: Remove the fish and set aside. Drain the oil, leaving about 2–3 tablespoons of oil in the pan.
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Step 4: Add bay leaf, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry for about a minute, making sure the garlic does not burn.
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Step 5: Then add onion, bell peppers, thyme, Scotch Bonnet, sugar, and allspice; continue stirring for about 2–3 minutes.
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Step 6: Add vinegar, mix, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for about 2 more minutes.
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Step 7: Discard bay leaf and thyme sprig; serve over fish with a side of bammy. Sauce can be prepared about 2 days in advance.
