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HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN CURRY FISH 🇯🇲

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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
2 lbs cinnapa fish
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
4 scallions
1 cup pumpkin, diced
1 cup corn
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon pimento berries
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons beta pack curry
1 cup okra, sliced
1 cup sweet pepper, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
2 tablespoons green seasoning
1 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Wash the fish with fresh lemon to clean them.

2

Check for any remaining scales by scraping a knife over the fish.

3

Clean out the blood from the fish and ensure it's thoroughly cleaned.

4

Wash the fish with room temperature water and then with lemon juice.

5

Make a couple of slices in the fish for seasoning to soak in, without cutting all the way through.

6

Season the fish with 1 tablespoon of all-purpose seasoning and 1 tablespoon of green seasoning for each fish.

7

Allow the seasoned fish to sit for 2 hours before cooking.

8

Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.

9

Add diced onions and minced garlic to the pot, stirring to prevent burning.

10

Add pimento berries and cook for a minute.

11

Stir in 1 tablespoon of beta pack curry and cook for 4-5 minutes to release flavors.

12

Add chopped sweet pepper to the pot.

13

Pour in 1 cup of coconut milk and stir until creamy.

14

Add 3 cups of hot boiling water and stir.

15

Add fresh thyme and cover the pot to bring to a boil.

16

Once boiling, add a little all-purpose seasoning to the sauce.

17

Gently add the seasoned fish to the pot.

18

Add butter, corn, carrot, pumpkin, okra, and scallions around the fish.

19

Cover the pot and let it steam for 15 minutes.

20

Turn off the stove and plate the curry fish.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingseasoningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large skilletcutting boardknifemeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Curry FishJamaican Fish Curry

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