Jamaican Fried Snapper

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This fried snapper dish is a traditional Jamaican fish recipe called "escovitch." My grandmother made this the night before church so that we could serve it at a large communal meal after the service.

Submitted by Chef Robert

Updated on November 15, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

1 whole fish

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Ingredients

1 (1 1/2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ white onion, sliced
½ large carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
⅛ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon water
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ habanero pepper, seeded and minced
1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped
1 allspice berry, cracked
1 pinch brown sugar

Directions

Pat fish dry; cut 3 small slits on each side of fish. Season all over with salt and pepper.
Heat 1-quart of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Fry fish in hot oil until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove fish and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add vinegar, water, salt, habanero pepper, thyme, allspice, and sugar; continue cooking until liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes. Spoon onion mixture over fried fish to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

770	Calories
51g	Fat
5g	Carbs
70g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 770
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g	65%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 125mg	42%
Sodium 1036mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 70g	141%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Calcium 122mg	9%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 1483mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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