8 Best Jamaican Fish Recipes: Brown Stew, Escovitch, Curry Snapper and More
Fish is a staple on the Jamaican table, and these are 8 of our favorites in one place, from rich brown stew fish and tangy escovitch to creamy coconut curry snapper, a warming fish tea soup and our national dish, ackee and saltfish. Every photo is from our own kitchen.
1. Jamaican Brown Stew Fish
Whole fish fried until golden, then simmered in a rich, savory brown stew gravy with vegetables.
2. Jamaican Escovitch Fish
Crispy fried fish topped with tangy pickled peppers and onions, served with festival or bammy.
3. Jamaican Steamed Fish
Fish steamed with okra, carrots and peppers, light, fragrant and full of island flavor.
4. Jamaican Coconut Curry Snapper
Snapper simmered with colorful peppers and onions in a creamy coconut curry sauce.
5. Jamaican Fish Tea Soup
A light, peppery fish broth with corn, carrots and dumplings, a Jamaican comfort classic.
6. Jerk Fish and Chips
Crispy jerk-spiced fish with golden fries and a creamy dipping sauce.
7. Snapper Fish Tacos
Crispy snapper in warm tortillas with black bean and corn salsa and a creamy drizzle.
8. Authentic Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish
Jamaica’s national dish, creamy ackee sautéed with saltfish, peppers and onions.
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