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Jamaican Steamed Fish

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/jamaican-steamed-fish/

Ingredients

The fish

  • 2 whole red snapper (about 1 ½-2 pounds, cleaned and scaled)
  • 1 whole lime or lemon

The seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 medium tomato (diced)
  • ½ teaspoon all spice
  • 2 whole green onions (chopped)
  • 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper (or cayenne pepper, adjust to taste)
  • 1 whole bell pepper (sliced)

The vegetables and broth

  • 2 cups vegetables (carrots, chayote, sliced)
  • 2 cups fish stock (adjust with more or less)
  • 1 teaspoon bouillon cubes or powder (optional)

The cooking fat

  • 2 tablespoons butter

The seasoning to taste

  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse the fish, drain, and pat dry; rub with lime or lemon.
  2. Season the fish with salt, garlic, ginger, thyme, and pepper; mix well and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or overnight.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet and sauté garlic, paprika, thyme, onion, and all spice for about two minutes.
  4. Add the vegetables starting with the toughest ones, followed by the fish stock; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Place the fish into the boiling stock, add tomato, green onion, and scotch bonnet pepper.
  6. Spoon stock over the fish, cover, and steam on medium heat until tender, about 3-5 minutes per side.
  7. Just before serving, add butter on top of the fish.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
2
Calories
564
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
16g
Total protein
97g
Sodium
848mg
Cholesterol
174mg

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