Escovitch Fish

Whole red snapper shallow fried until crisp and served with a zesty, steamed Caribbean vegetable escovitch sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 590.3 kcals 1180.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 32.7 grams 65.3 grams
Fat 31.1 grams 62.1 grams
Protein 44.2 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
300
ml
NutsSeeds
5
g
Allspice
seeds ground to a fine powder
1
bunch
Thyme
fresh, leaves picked
1
pinch
Black Peppercorns
freshly ground
OilsFats
260
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Seafood
1
piece
Red Snapper
gutted and scaled with head and tail left on
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
thinly sliced into half moons
3
piece
Bell Peppers
red, yellow, and green; sliced into 1cm strips
1
piece
Cho Cho
sliced and heart removed
3
piece
3
piece
Carrots
peeled into ribbons

Steps

  • Make 2 deep slashes into each side of the fish and rub allspice into the cuts and cavity.
  • Fry the fish in hot oil for 10 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  • Drain the fish on kitchen paper and let it rest.
  • Combine vinegar, onion, chilli, peppers, cho cho, thyme, spring onions, allspice, and pepper in a saucepan.
  • Cover and steam the vegetable mixture over high heat for 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, add carrot ribbons, and let them soften for 5 minutes.
  • Layer vegetables and fish in a dish and pour over the pan juices to serve.