How i made JAMAICAN ESCOVITCH FISH

whole fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Grilled fish reduces fat content, while frozen fish is more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeño is milder and more accessible.

allspice

🥗Healthier: mixed spices

💰Cheaper: ground cloves

Mixed spices can mimic the flavor profile.

Scale and wash the red snapper using vinegar and lime.

Cut pockets in the fish for seasoning.

Sprinkle seasoning into the pockets and inside the fish.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot until super hot for frying.

Add thyme, garlic, and pimento to the hot oil for flavor.

Fry the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked.

Remove the fish and drain on paper towels.

Leave a small amount of seasoned oil in the pot.

Add leftover thyme, onions, sweet pepper, and garlic to the oil.

Add the carrots and 1 cup of vinegar to the pot.

Add pimento and 1 tbsp of sugar to balance the vinegar.

Cook the sauce for 2 minutes and then remove from heat.

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