Delicious Jamaican Steamed Fish with Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Hard Crackers and Coconut Milk.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: fillets

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Fillets are easier to prepare, while frozen fish can be more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk lowers calories and is dairy-free.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with lower cost.

thyme

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried herbs can be more economical and have a longer shelf life.

Get the whole red snapper from the bag and thaw it in a bucket of room temperature water.

Scrape the fish to ensure it is clean, checking for any missed scales.

Cut the fish into pieces after cleaning.

Prepare the seasoning with lime juice, garlic, ginger, thyme, scallions, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, carrots, and black pepper.

Add pumpkin to the mixture for additional flavor.

Stew the fish down instead of frying it, to avoid excess oil.

Combine all the ingredients in a large pot and pour coconut milk over them.

Cover the pot and let it steam until the fish is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

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