How To Make Escovitch Fish Jamaican Style

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Filleted fish is easier to prepare and frozen options are often more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor while being widely available.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while banana peppers are milder and more accessible.

pimento seeds

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Allspice captures the essence of pimento and is readily available.

Season the fish with 1 tablespoon of fish seasoning and 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt, rubbing it in thoroughly.

Set the seasoned fish aside for a few minutes while preparing the skillet.

Heat 1 cup of oil in a skillet over high heat until hot, then reduce to medium heat.

Add 1 Scotch bonnet pepper and 2 cloves of garlic to the oil for flavor, removing the garlic after a few minutes to avoid burning.

Fry the fish for about 5 minutes on each side until crispy.

Remove the fish from the oil and drain on a paper towel to soak up excess oil.

In the same pan, add chopped carrots, green and red bell peppers, pimento berries, and yellow onion, cooking for about 30 seconds to infuse flavor.

Add 1/2 cup of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the veggies, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the carrots are soft but still a bit crunchy.

Pour the vegetable mixture over the fried fish and serve.

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