Authentic Jamaican Steamed Fish & Okra🇯🇲

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

whole fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish fillets

Frozen fillets are more accessible and affordable.

Clean the red snapper with lime, remove fins and tails, and make incisions for seasoning.

Season the fish with salt, black pepper, and jerk seasoning, ensuring to get inside the cavity.

Prep vegetables: pumpkin, carrots, garlic, onion, scallion, thyme, tomatoes, sweet peppers, potatoes, and okra.

Heat coconut oil in a Dutch pot and sauté all vegetables except okra for 3-4 minutes.

Add okra to the sautéed vegetables.

Add Jamaican soup mix (strained) and 2-3 cups of water to the pot.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then add butter, fresh thyme, and whole scotch bonnet peppers.

Make space in the pot for the seasoned fish and add both fish to the pot without stirring.

Cover the pot and steam for about 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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