Jamaican Escovitch - Fish Served W/Spicy Marinade and Vegetables Recipe

Name: Jamaican Escovitch - Fish Served W/Spicy Marinade and Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 red snapper fillets (or 2 whole red snapper); ¼ cup vegetable oil; coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 2 leeks, sliced (white and light green only); 2 carrots, julienned; 4 sprigs thyme, fresh; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced; 1 pinch ground allspice; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 lime, cut in wedges

Servings: persons

4 red snapper fillets (or 2 whole red snapper)
¼ cup vegetable oil
coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 leeks, sliced (white and light green only)
2 carrots, julienned
4 sprigs thyme, fresh
1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
1 pinch ground allspice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 lime, cut in wedges

1
Rinse the snapper and pat dry with paper towels.
2
With a sharp paring knife, score the fish 3 times on skin side.
3
Season the fish with salt and pepper.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large non-stick saute pan on medium-high heat.
5
Sear fish (in batches if necessary), skin side up until fish is browned.
6
Turn and sear for 1 minute on skin side.
7
Place on a platter.
8
Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to pan.
9
Saute leeks, carrots, thyme, scotch bonnet and allspice until leeks are soft, about 5 minutes.
10
Add vinegar to pan and cook until evaporated.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Pour vegetables over fish.
13
Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over.

175

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 red snapper fillets (or 2 whole red snapper), ¼ cup vegetable oil, coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, 2 leeks, sliced (white and light green only), and more.

Yes, Jamaican Escovitch - Fish Served W/Spicy Marinade and Vegetables 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 Escovitch - Fish Served W/Spicy Marinade and Vegetables

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