Caribbean Stewed Fish

5 from 2 votes

This Caribbean Stewed Fish epitomizes seafood comfort food that warms you inside out on a chilly winter evening. Whole red snapper fillets are marinated in bold Caribbean spices, fried, and simmered in a rich tomato-based stew with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and scotch bonnets.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Caribbean

Servings: people

Calories: 230kcal

Author: Claudy

Ingredients

For The Seasoning Mix

1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon White pepper
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

To Season the Fish

2 whole Red snapper scaled, gutted, washed and cut into halves
Half of the spice mix save the remaining spice mix for later

For the Stew

1 medium Red pepper julienne cut
1 medium Green bell pepper julienne cut
1 medium Onion diced
2 Green onion sliced
2 Scotch bonnets
4 Garlic cloves minced or diced
5-7 Pimento berries
1 teaspoon Ginger paste
1 cup Tomato sauce or smoothly blend 3-4 tomatoes
1 teaspoon Bouillon
2 Bay leaves
1-2 cups Water or broth
Cooking oil
The remaining spice mix

Instructions

Wash the fish with water and vinegar, then rinse perfectly.
Pat dry the fish with a paper towel and sprinkle the seasoning mix. Toss to combine, or use your hand to rub the seasoning on the fish well.
Note: Do not use all of the seasoning mix. Save half for the stew.
Add 2-3 cups of oil to a pot over medium heat and let it get hot. Deep fry the fish for 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown.
Remove the fish and place it on an absorbent paper.
Reduce the oil in the pot to about ½ cup. Sauté the onion and garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato sauce or blended tomatoes and stir well. Allow it to simmer for 5-8 minutes. You can cover the pot to avoid splashes. Stir the pot often so it doesn't burn.
Add the rest of the ingredients, stir, then add the fried fish and allow it to simmer for 7-10 minutes. Baste the fish with the sauce.
Serve with some rice and peas or any side.

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