
Escovitch Fish
A classic Jamaican seafood from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.
Origin
Categorized as Jamaican Seafood in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.africanbites.com/jamaican-escovitched-fish/
Ingredients
- 2 PoundsRed Snapper
- 1/2 cupVegetable Oil
- 1 clove peeled crushedGarlic
- 1/2 tspGinger
- 2 sprigsThyme
- 1Bay Leaf
- 0.5Red Pepper
- 0.5Yellow Pepper
- 1 slicedOnion
- 1 choppedCarrots
- 1 tbsSugar
- 1/2 tspAllspice
- 1 tspWorcestershire Sauce
- 1Scotch Bonnet
- 1Lime
- 3/4 cupMalt Vinegar
- pinchPepper
Instructions
- 01
Rinse fish; rub with lemon or lime, seasoned with salt and pepper or use your favorite seasoning. I used creole seasoning. Set aside or place in the oven to keep it warm until sauce is ready.
- 02
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. Remove fish and set aside. Drain oil and leave about 2-3 tablespoons of oil
- 03
Add, bay leave, garlic and ginger, stir-fry for about a minute making sure the garlic does not burn
- 04
Then add onion, bell peppers, thyme, scotch bonnet, sugar, all spice-continue stirring for about 2-3 minutes. Add vinegar, mix an adjust salt and pepper according to preference. Let it simmer for about 2 more minutes.
- 05
Discard bay leave, thyme spring and serve over fish with a side of this bammy. You may make the sauce about 2 days in advance.





