Jamaican Fried Snapper Recipe

Name: Jamaican Fried Snapper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1/2 white onion, sliced; 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips; 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped; 1 allspice berry, cracked; 1/4 habanero pepper, seeded and minced; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1 tablespoon water; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch brown sugar

Servings: persons

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
1/2 white onion, sliced
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped
1 allspice berry, cracked
1/4 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch brown sugar

1
Pat the fish dry and cut 3 small slits on each side of the fish. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 1 quart oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Carefully place the fish in the pan and fry until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove fish and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir onion, garlic and carrot into the pan; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes. Add thyme, allspice, habanero pepper, vinegar, water, salt, and sugar and continue cooking until onions have softened and liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes.
4
Serve fish topped with onion mixture spooned over the top.

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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: 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, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Fried Snapper falls under the General 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 Fried Snapper

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