Jamaican Brown Stew Fish Recipe

Name: Jamaican Brown Stew Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium red snapper, whole; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 sprigs thyme; 2 stalks green onions, sliced into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 bell pepper, sliced; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce; 3 tablespoons vinegar; oil, to fry the fish and seasonings; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 medium red snapper, whole
1 medium onion, sliced
2 sprigs thyme
2 stalks green onions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
1/2 bell pepper, sliced
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
3 tablespoons vinegar
oil, to fry the fish and seasonings
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Wash the fish with a mixture of water and a little vinegar.
2
Dry the fish in a paper towel.
3
Rub salt and pepper all over the fish.
4
Fill a frying pan with about 1 1/2 inches of oil and fry fish on both sides till brown.
5
Remove fish and place in a paper towel lined plate so some of the oil drains. Set aside.
6
In a deep pot, saute the onion, thyme, green onion, bell pepper and garlic with a little oil.
7
Add flour and cook till brown.
8
Add water, soy sauce, ketchup, sweet and sour sauce and vinegar.
9
Submerge the fish in the sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
10
Add pepper to taste and, if needed, salt.
11
Serve with rice and peas. Enjoy!

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium red snapper, whole, 1 medium onion, sliced, 2 sprigs thyme, 2 stalks green onions, sliced into 2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Brown Stew Fish 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.

Jamaican Brown Stew Fish

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