Steamed Snapper
Steamed Snapper | Natural Gravy
A must-have fish dish with all the bones and fixings. Whole snapper lovingly sauteed with fresh vegetables and traditional Jamaican spices.
Equipment
- 1 Large fry pan
- 1 fish spatula
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 2 paper towel sheets
Ingredients
Key Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh snapper (lane, red or yellowtail) (900 g) (scaled and gutted)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar (15 mL) (can substitute for lemon or lime juice)
- 2 yellow onions (350 g) (peeled and sliced thick)
- 2 carrots (180 g) (peeled and julliened, cut into thin strips)
- 1 tbsp Jamaican pimento (allspice) (15 g) (whole or ground)
- 1 tbsp dried thyme leaves (15 g)
Seasonings
- 3 tsp Kosher salt (12 g)
- 3 tsp freshly ground black pepper (12 g)
- 2 tsp paprika (8 g)
- 1 tsp ground cloves (4 g)
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients and equipment.
- Peel and slice yellow onions (350 g) and carrots (180 g). Add the vegetables to a medium mixing bowl.
- Bring 3 tbsp olive oil (45 mL) to medium heat in a large fry pan.
- Pat dry 2 lbs of fresh snapper with paper towel, season the fish generously with 3 tsp Kosher salt (12 g) and 3 tsp freshly ground black pepper (12 g). Set aside.
- Season the oil with 2 tsp paprika (8 g), 1 tbsp Jamaican pimento (15 g), 1 tbsp dried thyme leaves (15 g), and 1 tsp ground cloves (4 g). Gently lay the snapper into the hot oil away from you and saute for 8 min.
- Flip the snapper with the fish spatula and cover it with sliced carrots and onions. Simmer for 20 min.
- To finish, add 1 tbsp white vinegar to the sauce and simmer for 7 min. The snapper should be nestled amongst soft onions and carrots in a natural fish gravy.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy heartily!