Jamaican River Fish Fry-Escovitch & Festival! @BentaRiverFalls

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Filleted fish is easier to cook and frozen fish is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and can be healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with less intensity, while banana peppers are milder and cheaper.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is more economical.

Scale and gut the fish, rinsing them with vinegar.

Season the fish lightly with salt, black pepper, and all-purpose seasoning.

Prep the vegetables for escovitch sauce.

Use flavored oil from frying to sauté the vegetables for escovitch sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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