How to Make Jamaican Fried Snapper - A Step-by-Step Guide

Jamaican cuisine is known for its bold and vibrant flavors, and one dish that perfectly embodies this is the Jamaican fried snapper. This dish captures the essence of Jamaican cooking with its use of traditional spices and cooking techniques. The result is a crispy, flavorful, and delicious fish that is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

One of the key components of Jamaican fried snapper is the use of a variety of spices and seasonings. From fiery scotch bonnet ...

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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
  • ½ white onion, sliced
  • ½ large carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
  • ⅛ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ habanero pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped
  • 1 allspice berry, cracked
  • 1 pinch brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 1 whole fish

  • Pat fish dry; cut 3 small slits on each side of fish. Season all over with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1-quart of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Fry fish in hot oil until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove fish and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add vinegar, water, salt, habanero pepper, thyme, allspice, and sugar; continue cooking until liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes. Spoon onion mixture over fried fish to serve.
  • Nutrition

    770 cal.

    • Total Fat: 51g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 125mg
    • Sodium: 1036mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 70g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 122mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 1483mg