Jamaica Escoveitch Fish Recipe
Jamaica Escoveitch Fish is a dish where cold or sauteed sauce made of carrots, onion, peppers and pimento seeds, soaked in vinegar is typically drizzled over the fried whole or filleted fish. For Jamaican Escoveitch fish Use Snapper or Parrot Fish.
Ingredients
- 4 Whole Snapper/ Parrot Fish
- 2 Limes (Cut in Half)
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper
- Oil
- 3 Medium Carrots (Julienned)
- 3 Medium Onions (Sliced in Rings)
- 2 Small Bell Pepper (2 Different Colors)
- 2 Cups Vinegar
- 10 Pimento Berries
- 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper (Sliced) (Seeds Added)
Instructions
- Wash fish, Rub lime slice and squeeze in the cavity of the fish. Rub over fish and rinse.
- Pat Dry fish with paper towel and place on a plate.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the fish and inside the cavity as much as you desire.
- Pour oil in a deep dutch pot or deep cast iron frying pan. Place Scotch Bonnet Pepper into the oil and allow the oil to get really hot.
- As soon as the pot is hot place fish into pot cooking 5 minutes on each side. Place a plate aside with a paper towel to drain after you have taken out the fish. Fry all 4 Fish and allow to cool and drain on a plate with a paper towel.
- To make the escoveitch sauce, pour the vinegar in a saucepan on medium heat and allow to boil. Add carrots, pimento berries, onions, and bell peppers allow boiling on medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook until vegetables are translucent. Allow to cool and serve over fried fish.