How to CATCH and COOK REEF fish.. JAMAICAN STYLE!! (Jamaican Brown Stew Fish) Cooking with my Mom

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.

Catch snapper fish and other varieties like yellowtail and strawberry grouper.

Scale the fish using a spoon or fork, starting from the tail towards the head.

Cut open the fish to remove the guts and wash it out thoroughly.

Prepare the fish for cooking by cleaning and scaling it.

In the kitchen, the creator's mom will cook the fish using a recipe.

The mom adds coconut milk to the pressure cooker with peas for a side dish.

She seasons the peas and adds rice to the mixture in the pressure cooker.

The fish is seasoned with lime juice, black pepper, and allspice before cooking.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, carrots, and thyme; cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Pour in soy sauce and water, then bring to a simmer.

Return the fish to the skillet, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

Garnish with scallions before serving.

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