Jamaican Stew Snapper Fish | Brown Stew Fish Recipe | How to make Stew Snapper Fish | Stew Snapper

snapper fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tilapia is more affordable and widely available, while pollock offers a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Habaneros provide similar heat, while jalapeños are milder and more accessible.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning can cut costs while still adding flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and carrot; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and allspice; mix well.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; adjust flavors as needed.

Add snapper fish to the pot, nestling it into the sauce.

Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

Add lime juice and chopped green onions just before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread to soak up the sauce.

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