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Jamaican Fried Snapper

This fried snapper dish is a traditional Jamaican fish recipe called "escovitch." My grandmother made this the night before church so that we could serve it at a large communal meal after the service.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
1 whole fish
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 (1 1/2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • ½ white onion, sliced

  • ½ large carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips

  • ⅛ teaspoon minced garlic

  • ¼ cup white vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ habanero pepper, seeded and minced

  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped

  • 1 allspice berry, cracked

  • 1 pinch brown sugar

Directions

  1. Pat fish dry; cut 3 small slits on each side of fish. Season all over with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat 1-quart of 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.

  3. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Add vinegar, water, salt, habanero pepper, thyme, allspice, and sugar; continue cooking until liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes. Spoon onion mixture over fried fish to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

770 Calories
51g Fat
5g Carbs
70g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 770
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g 65%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 1036mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 70g 141%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 122mg 9%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 1483mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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