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Jamaican Curry Fish

Cultural Context

Jamaican Curry Fish is a vibrant dish that reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, blending the bold spices of curry with fresh fish. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions, it showcases the use of local ingredients and flavors. Today, this dish has gained popularity beyond Jamaica, with variations appearing in Caribbean restaurants worldwide.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 red snapper
onion powder
garlic powder
cayenne pepper
Briscoe's Kitchen and Spice pre-season
1/3 cup corn oil
chopped onions
chopped garlic
1/2 tablespoon blue mountain curry
1 cup greased coconut milk
fresh thyme
pimento berries
1 teaspoon large season salt
dry parsley
bell pepper
red onions
okra
scallions
water crackers

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

1

Slice the fish on both sides to allow seasoning to penetrate.

2

Mix together onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and Briscoe's Kitchen and Spice pre-season.

3

Season the fish with the mixed seasoning, ensuring it gets inside the slices.

4

Wash hands after seasoning the fish.

5

Add 1/3 cup of corn oil to a hot pan.

6

Add chopped onions to the hot oil.

7

Add chopped garlic to the pan.

8

Add 1/2 tablespoon of blue mountain curry to the oil and burn the curry.

9

Add 1 cup of greased coconut milk to the pan.

10

Add fresh thyme and pimento berries to the mixture.

11

Add 1 teaspoon of large season salt and dry parsley to the pan.

12

Add the seasoned fish to the pan.

13

Cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes.

14

After 10 minutes, add bell pepper, red onions, okra, and scallions to the pan.

15

Add water crackers to the pan.

16

Cover the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

17

Check if the fish is cooked through before plating.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingseasoningsimmering

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Curry FishJamaican Fish Curry

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