how to make steam fish Jamaican style

whole fish

🥗Healthier: fillets

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Fillets are easier to prepare and frozen fish can be more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

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

Clean the fish thoroughly and make diagonal cuts on both sides.

Rub the fish with lime juice, salt, and black pepper, ensuring it's well coated.

Chop garlic, ginger, thyme, and scallions, then mix together in a bowl.

Stuff the mixture into the cuts and cavity of the fish.

Slice bell peppers, onion, tomato, and carrot into thin strips.

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the sliced vegetables to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Place the fish on top of the sautéed vegetables in the pot.

Add water to the pot until it reaches about halfway up the fish.

Cover the pot and steam the fish for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Remove the fish carefully and transfer to a serving platter.

Garnish with additional fresh herbs and serve with rice or festival.

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