Virgin Islands Fish and Fungi Recipe: Catering CC

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while polenta is more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while margarine is often less expensive.

Scale and clean the red snapper, removing the guts and rinsing with lime juice.

Score the sides of the fish to allow seasoning to penetrate.

Season the fish overnight with a special fish seasoning, including garlic, sweet pepper, and black pepper.

In a separate bowl, combine 4 cups of water with mayonnaise and the juice of 1 lime, mixing until smooth.

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add butter, garlic, thyme, onions, and bell pepper, cooking until softened.

Add the mayonnaise mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil.

Gently add the seasoned fish to the boiling sauce, cover, and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.

In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add salt and chopped frozen okra.

Once boiling, slowly whisk in 1 cup of cornmeal, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Reduce heat and cover, cooking for approximately 3 minutes until thickened.

Stir in whole unsalted butter to finish the fungi, making it smooth and creamy.

Cooking Techniques

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