Jamaican Escovitch Fish
Whole fried fish topped with a tangy mix of carrot, onion, bell pepper, garlic and Scotch bonnet chilli. Serves 4; preparation times are estimates.
Escovitch fish pairs fried fish with vegetables briefly cooked in vinegar and spices. This version uses whole fish and a mildly hot sauce; let the dish rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the fish
Rinse the fish with the lime juice and dry it very well with paper towels.
Ready to continue when: The surface of the fish feels dry to the touch.
5 min - 02
Season and flour
Season the fish inside and out with the salt and black pepper. Dust it with the flour and shake off the excess.
Ready to continue when: The fish is seasoned and lightly coated with flour.
4 min - 03
Fry the fish
Heat the vegetable oil in a wide pan. Fry the fish until golden, about 5–7 minutes per side; work in batches if needed and drain on paper towels.
Ready to continue when: The fish is golden on the outside and cooked through.
17 min - 04
Make the tangy sauce
In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Heat to a gentle boil until the sugar and salt dissolve. Add the carrot, onion, bell pepper, Scotch bonnet chilli, allspice and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the vegetables soften slightly but remain firm.
Ready to continue when: The sauce simmers gently and the vegetables retain some firmness.
8 min - 05
Cover and rest
Place the fried fish on a serving platter and pour the hot sauce and vegetables over it. Let it rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
Ready to continue when: The fish is covered with the sauce and has rested for at least 1 hour.
2 min
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