How to make Escovitch Fish Jamaican Style

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Filleted fish is easier to prepare and frozen options are often more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor while being widely available.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while banana peppers are milder and more accessible.

pimento seeds

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Allspice captures the essence of pimento and is readily available.

Wash your fish with fresh lime or lemon juice. You can soak it in water and lime while you prep your onions & peppers.

Make 2 diagonal slits about 1/2 inch deep on both sides of the fish.

Pat each fish dry with a paper towel.

Add the seasonings listed above and massage them into the fish.

Add 1 cup of oil to your pan and start heating it on medium.

Lightly sprinkle and pat the flour onto each fish until it has a light coating of flour completely covering it.

Ensure the oil is hot before frying the fish.

Fry each fish for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and set aside.

Throw off half the oil and discard.

In the remaining oil on medium heat, add your onions and peppers and sauté for 1 minute.

Add the seasonings listed above and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.

Add your ketchup and sauté for 1 minute.

Add your vinegar and sauté for another minute.

Pour the sauce on top of the fish and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

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