Easy Jamaican Brown Stew Fish with Red Snapper.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Filleted fish is lower in bones, while canned fish is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola is cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, vinegar is often cheaper.

Wipe excess water or moisture from the fish.

Score the fish.

Generously apply salt and black pepper all over the fish.

Deep fry the fish until golden brown on both sides, then remove and place on absorbent paper.

Reduce the oil to about 2-3 tablespoons.

Saute onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add pimento berries (allspice) or ground allspice if berries are unavailable.

Add a mixture of green, orange, and red bell peppers and stir, cooking until still crunchy.

Add scotch bonnets (optional) and fresh thyme, stirring again.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Add chicken broth and tomato paste as a thickener.

Stir in browning for color and simmer for about 2 minutes.

Add green onions, saving some for garnish.

Add the fish back to the pan, baste with sauce, and let simmer for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

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