Jamaican Steamed Fish

• Seafood

  • 2 Red snapper, whole

• Produce

  • 1 Bell pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger
  • 2 Green onions
  • 1 Lime or lemon, whole
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole
  • 1 tsp Thyme, fresh
  • 1 Tomato, medium
  • 2 cups Vegetables

• Canned Goods

  • 1 tsp Bouillon cubes

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp All-spice
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter

• Other

  • 2 cups Fish stock adjust with more or less

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 whole red snapper (about 1 ½- 2 Pounds) cleaned and scaled
• 1 whole lime or lemon
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 1-teaspoon paprika
• 1-teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 medium tomato diced
• ½ teaspoon all spice
• 2 green onions chopped
• 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper (replace with cayenne pepper, adjust to taste)
• 1 bell pepper sliced
• 2 Cups or more Vegetables (Carrots, chayote ) sliced
• 2 cups fish stock adjust with more or less
• 1 Teaspoon bouillon cubes or powder (optional)
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Rinse fish; carefully, drain, and pat dry with paper towels or a clean towel rub with lemon or lime.
• Place fish in a large bowl or saucepan then season with salt, garlic, ginger, thyme and white or black pepper
• Mix fish with a spoon or with hands until they are well coated, set aside in the fridge and marinate for 30 minutes or overnight
• Heat Large Skillet with about 1 tablespoon or more oil then add garlic, paprika, thyme, onion, all spice and onions. Stir for about two minutes.
• Add vegetables starting with toughest. Begin with potatoes if using any, followed by 2 cups fish or seafood broth -bring to a boil. Cover and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
• Place fish into the boiling fish stock and add, tomato, green onion and whole scotch bonnet pepper if necessary,
• Spoon stock over the fish, cover and steam on medium heat till it’s tender about 3-5 minutes per side depending on thickness of fish.
• Just before removing from the stove – add butter on top of the fish.
• Serve with crackers or rice.