Bahamian Boiled Fish Recipe

Name: Bahamian Boiled Fish Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb skinless grouper fillets; 2 x lemons salt to taste; 3 Tbsp. margarine; 2 c. water; 1/2 lb potatoes, sliced; 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 1 Tbsp. minced parsley; 1/2 x goat pepper or possibly Scotch bonnet, minced, or possibly cayenne, to taste; 2 lrg onions, sliced; 1/2 c. minced celery

Servings: persons

1
Wash fish and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the fillets.
2
Sprinkle with salt.
3
Place margarine and water in a nonreactive skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add in the potatoes, garlic, parsley, warm pepper, salt and juice of 1 lemon.
5
Bring to a boil and cook about 10 min or possibly till potatoes are almost done.
6
Add in the fish, top with the onions and celery, immediately reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook fish about 10 min or possibly till cooked through.
7
Don't overcook or possibly let water boil.
8
Note: In the Bahamas, this is a popular breakfast dish.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb skinless grouper fillets, 2 x lemons salt to taste, 3 Tbsp. margarine, 2 c. water, and more.

Yes, Bahamian Boiled Fish Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!