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HOW TO MAKE FISH STEW USING ESCOVITCH FISH

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Fish Stew using Escovitch Fish

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Escovitch fish is a traditional dish often served during celebrations and special occasions. The dish showcases the island's vibrant flavors, combining fresh fish with a tangy, spicy sauce made from vinegar and vegetables. Today, variations of Escovitch fish can be found in Caribbean cuisine worldwide, celebrated for its bold taste and cultural heritage.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
fried fish
2 spoon blend of season
black pepper
clove
guyanese scar shrimp
fresh thyme
oregano seasoning
3 stuffed cubes
1 spoon tomato puree
organic seasoning
1 quart water
potato

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is often more affordable and easier to prepare.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is typically less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

1

Add 2 spoon blend of season and a little bit of black pepper to the pot.

2

Add washed cloves to the pot.

3

Add guyanese scar shrimp and fresh thyme to the pot.

4

Add oregano seasoning and 3 stuffed cubes to the pot.

5

Add 1 spoon of tomato puree to the pot.

6

Add 1 quart of water to the pot.

7

Optionally add potato to the stew and fry it with the seasoning.

8

Cover the pot and leave it to boil.

9

Once boiling, add the fried fish to the pot.

10

Cover and cook for 25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Escovitch Fish StewJamaican Escovitch Fish

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