Discover how to rost the best plantain and fish and a nice sauce to enjoy

whole fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is less expensive and can mimic creaminess.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green chili

Jalapeños provide heat with easier availability.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive than olive oil.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Peel and slice the plantains diagonally.

Arrange the plantain slices on a baking sheet and brush with vegetable oil.

Roast the plantains in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.

Clean and season the fish with salt, pepper, and lime juice.

Place the fish on a separate baking sheet and drizzle with vegetable oil.

Roast the fish in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.

In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and scotch bonnet pepper; cook until softened.

Pour in fish stock and coconut milk, then add bay leaves and thyme; simmer for 10 minutes.

Blend the sauce until smooth and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve the roasted plantains alongside the fish, drizzled with the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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