Escovitch Fish

Escovitch Fish

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Red Snapper
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 clove peeled crushed Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger
  • 2 sprigs Thyme
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 0.5 Red Pepper
  • 0.5 Yellow Pepper
  • 1 sliced Onion
  • 1 chopped Carrots
  • 1 tbs Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet
  • 1 Lime
  • 3/4 cup Malt Vinegar
  • pinch Pepper

Instructions

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