Jamaican Steamed Fish is a quick and easy recipe that is light and delicious. Perfect for after having a long day at work, and can be served with your side of choice.
The adventure begins with the star of the show – the fish. With great care, I clean and wash it, ensuring every nook and cranny is spotless. Afterward, I gently pat it dry with a paper towel, removing any lingering moisture. This step is crucial to ensure the salt and pepper adhere to the fish beautifully. Sprinkling both sides and inside the cavity with salt and pepper is like a promise of the bold flavors that await.
Now, it’s time to prepare the seasonings and vegetables. I wash and carefully cut them, paying attention to every detail. The okras are sliced diagonally, adding a touch of elegance to the dish. The carrots, potatoes, and pumpkin are thinly sliced, ensuring they cook through easily and become tender.
In a pot set over medium heat, I add the Fish Tea soup mix and 1 cup of water, along with the freshly cut vegetables. The vibrant colors brighten the pot, and as it comes to a boil, the aroma is an invitation to a feast. I cover the pot, and within just 10 minutes, the vegetables soften and release their flavors into the broth.
With the vegetables prepared, it’s time to introduce the fish, along with a generous pat of butter and a medley of seasonings. The pot is now a simmering cauldron of flavors, the fish infusing its essence into the broth, and the kitchen fills with the irresistible scent of the sea.
As the dish simmers on low heat for another 10 minutes, I watch the gravy reduce, creating a soupy consistency that’s simply irresistible. The dish comes to life, a celebration of Jamaican cuisine with the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and colors.
When the gravy is reduced to my liking, I turn off the pot. The dish is ready to be served, and each bite is a delicious tribute to the flavors of Jamaica.
Clean and wash fish. Dry with a paper towel to remove excess water and add salt and pepper on both sides and in the cavity of the fish.
Wash and cut seasonings and vegetables for the Steamed Fish. Slice okras diagonally. Slice carrots, potato, and pumpkin thinly so it can be cooked through easily.
Add Fish Tea soup mix, 1Cup of water along with vegetables to the pot on Medium heat. Cover pot and allow the mixture to come to a boil for 10 mins.
Add Fish, Butter, and Seasonings to the boil and allow to simmer for 10 mins on low heat.
Turn off your pot when the gravy is reduced to your desired liking. It should not be a lot of water it should have a soupy consistency.
Best Served hot. You can add water crackers after you turned off the stove and cover for 3-5 mins and serve and enjoy with a cool beverage of your choice.
Ensure the fish is scaled, gutted, and cleaned properly. Remove any scales, fins, and innards, and wash it with lime or lemon to remove any fishy odors.
Snapper fish is the preferred choice as the mild and delicate flavor of red snapper pairs well with the Jamaican seasonings.
