Jamaican Escovitch Fish

Name: Jamaican Escovitch Fish
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Fried Fish:; Four 8- to 10-ounce (225-285g) whole cleaned snapper or four 6- to 8-ounce (170-230g) skin-on snapper fillets; 4 limes, halved; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (32g); 1 1/2 cups unrefined coconut oil, for frying

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

1h 25m

This Jamaican Escovitch Fish recipe creates a flavorful and crispy dish, perfect for a special dinner. The snapper is seasoned with lime, garlic, and spices, then fried to perfection in coconut oil. The result is a delicious and authentic Jamaican meal that is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

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For The Fried Fish

Four 8- to 10-ounce (225-285g) whole cleaned snapper or four 6- to 8-ounce (170-230g) skin-on snapper fillets

4 limes, halved

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup all-purpose flour (32g)

1 1/2 cups unrefined coconut oil, for frying

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

726kcal

36%
Fat

49g

2%
Saturated Fat

33g

1%
Carbohydrates

32g

1%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

46g

2%
Cholesterol

110mg

5%
Sodium

64mg

3%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Jamaican Escovitch Fish

Ingredients

For The Fried Fish

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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