JAMAICAN STEAM FISH
Jamaican steamed fish is a flavorful dish seasoned with traditional herbs and spices, and steamed with a medley of vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 Red Snapper Fish
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Ground Allspice/Pimento
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp All Purpose Seasoning
- 1 tsp Fish Seasoning
- 4 Thyme Sprigs
- 2 Scallion/Green Onion Stalks
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ Red Bell Pepper
- ½ Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Small Carrot Julienne
- 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper whole
- 1 cup Pumpkin 160g
- 1 Small Potato
- 8 Water Crackers
- 2-3 tbsp Butter
- 1-2 cups Water/Stock - You can use vegetable or fish stock.
Instructions
- Wash your fish in water with vinegar and lemon or lime. Rinse and pat dry.
- Cut two slits on each side of the fish.
- Add half of your dry seasoning blend to your fish. Ensure to add the seasoning in the inner cavity of the fish.
- Cover and refrigerate for minimum half hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Prep your vegetables and set aside.
- Heat your pan on medium low and add in your butter. Once melted, add in the remaining seasoning blend.
- Add in your veggies and cook for 8 mins.
- Add in 1-2 cups water/stock depending on how much broth you want.
- Add in your fish, 4 thyme sprigs, and 1 scotch bonnet pepper. Spoon some of the liquid on the fish. Cook for 15 mins, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145F, turning once half way through cooking.
- Add in 8 water crackers, if using, and cook another 5 mins (less if you don't want soggy crackers).