Jamaican Brown Stew Fish
Jamaican Brown Stew Fish is a flavorful and comforting dish made with fresh snapper and savory spices. Seared and cooked down in a delicious sauce. Our easy recipe guides you through making this traditional meal. It's perfect for any occasion. Follow easy steps to enjoy an authentic taste of Jamaican cuisine.
Ingredients
Clean Fish
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1 lime ( the juice)
- Cold water
For the Fish
- 2 lbs fresh fish (snapper, parrotfish, or any firm white fish)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp complete seasoning
- 2 tbsp adobo
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
Season Oil
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper
- 5 pimento berries
- 2 springs thyme
- 1 whole garlic
For the Stew
- 1 large onion , sliced
- 1 bell pepper , sliced (any color)
- 1 large carrot , sliced
- 2 tomatoes , chopped
- 1 tsp pimento berries
- 1- inch piece of ginger , grated
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper , chopped (optional, adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 tbsp or complete seasoning
- 1 tbsp adobo
- 1 tbsp mushroom soy sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp browning sauce
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 Irish potatoes
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Fish
- Clean the fish with vinegar and lime juice to cut the rawness. Sook the fish for at least 10 minutes.
- Pat it dry with paper towels.
- Make 2-3 slashes on each side of the fish to allow the seasoning to penetrate.
- In a bowl, mix complete seasoning, adobo, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the fish, ensuring it gets into the slashes. Let the fish marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Fry the Fish
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season your oil with scotch bonnet pepper, pimento berries, thyme, and garlic. Fry for 5 mins.
- Fry the fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove the fish from the skillet and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Prepare the Stew
- In the same skillet, remove any excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
- Add the sliced onions, bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, and chopped tomatoes. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the minced garlic, ginger, chopped Scotch bonnet pepper (if using), and thyme. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the soy and browning sauce, ensuring the vegetables are well coated.
- Pour in the water, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add complete seasoning, adobo, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Cover the skillet. Let the fish simmer until the sauce thickens.
Stew the Fish
- Place the fried fish back into the skillet, nestling it into the vegetable mixture.
- Baste the fish with the stew liquid. And simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve
- Once you have cooked the fish through and the flavors have melded, take the skillet off the heat.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions
- Serves Brown Stew Fish with rice and peas. You can also enjoy it with steamed white rice, boiled dumplings, festivals, and fried dumplings. A side of fried plantains adds a touch of sweetness that balances the spiciness of the dish.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 1970kcalCarbohydrates: 202gProtein: 219gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 351mgSodium: 15469mgPotassium: 7897mgFiber: 27gSugar: 66gVitamin A: 18458IUVitamin C: 307mgCalcium: 773mgIron: 15mg
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