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Escovitch Fish

Savor the vibrant flavors of perfectly fried red snapper, infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a medley of colorful peppers, all topped with a zesty pickled vegetable sauce. A feast for the senses!

Prep: 45 min
Cook: 41 min
Total: 1 hr 26 min
Servings: 2
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Lunch Mediterranean Holiday
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By Fresh Kitchen Recipes | Published Jun 10, 2025

Ingredients

2 servings
  • 2 Pounds Red Snapper
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil

    Suggested swaps

    Avocado oil · 1:1 ratio — Higher smoke point; neutral flavor
  • 1 clove peeled crushed Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger
  • 2 sprigs Thyme
  • 1 whole Bay Leaf
  • 1/2 whole Red Pepper
  • 1/2 whole Yellow Pepper
  • 1 sliced Onion
  • 1 chopped Carrots
  • 1 tbs Sugar

    Suggested swaps

    Honey · 3:4 ratio — Use ¾ cup honey per 1 cup sugar; reduce other liquids slightly
    Maple syrup · 3:4 ratio — Use ¾ cup per 1 cup sugar; adds distinctive flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 whole Scotch Bonnet
  • 1 whole Lime
  • 3/4 cup Malt Vinegar
  • 1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

1

Rinse fish; rub with lemon or lime, seasoned with salt and pepper or use your favorite seasoning. I used creole seasoning. Set aside or place in the oven to keep it warm until sauce is ready.

2

In large skillet heat oil over medium heat, until hot, add the fish, cook each side- for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through and crispy on both sides. Remove fish and set aside. Drain oil and leave about 2-3 tablespoons of oil

3

Add, bay leave, garlic and ginger, stir-fry for about a minute making sure the garlic does not burn

4

Then add onion, bell peppers, thyme, scotch bonnet, sugar, all spice-continue stirring for about 2-3 minutes. Add vinegar, mix an adjust salt and pepper according to preference. Let it simmer for about 2 more minutes.

5

Discard bay leave, thyme spring and serve over fish with a side of this bammy. You may make the sauce about 2 days in advance.

Tips & Notes

Original recipe from Jamaican cuisine.

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Nutrition Information

Per serving

Auto-calculated from USDA database. Nutrition values are estimates based on ingredient analysis using the USDA FoodData Central database. Actual values may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.

Calories 1007 kcal
Protein 8.80 g
Carbohydrates 112.70 g
Total Fat 60.60 g
Fiber 6.70 g
Sugar 94.70 g
Sodium 93.00 mg

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AI-Generated Recipe — This recipe was created with the help of artificial intelligence by Fresh Kitchen Recipes. We recommend reviewing ingredients and steps before cooking.