Brown Stewed Fish Red Snapper (Jamaican Style)

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

Wash the red snapper with lime.

Season the fish with salt, black pepper, and jerk seasoning, getting into the cavities.

Heat cooking oil in a frying pot.

Fry the fish on both sides until crispy and golden brown, then remove from the pot.

Remove excess oil from the pot, leaving a bit for sautéing.

Sauté garlic, onion, scallion, thyme, tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and scotch bonnet pepper for about a minute.

Add water, ketchup, and browning sauce to create a tomato gravy.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Return the fish to the pot, ensuring they are fully saturated in the gravy.

Cover and simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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