Jamaican Escovitch Fried Snapper

Caribbean · 45 min · Fish · pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, high-protein

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Ingredients

• 2 (1 lb each) whole red snapper, cleaned
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 carrot
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper
• 1 tsp pimento berries (allspice)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

1. Score the snapper, season inside and out with salt and black pepper, and pat dry.
2. Fry the fish in 350 F oil 5-6 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through; set aside.
3. Julienne carrot, onion, bell pepper, and thinly slice the Scotch bonnet.
4. Simmer the vegetables with vinegar, pimento berries, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Pour the hot pickled vegetables and liquid over the fried fish.
6. Let marinate at least 10 minutes before serving.

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