Anguillan Style Escovitch Fish

Anguillan Style Escovitch Fish is a traditional dish from the beautiful Caribbean island of Anguilla. This flavorful and vibrant dish is a perfect representation of Anguillan cuisine, with its combination of fresh seafood and bold, spicy flavors.

Anguillan Style Escovitch Fish

Ingredients

  • 4 whole fish (such as snapper or grouper), cleaned and scaled
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon allspice berries
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the fish with salt and pepper, then dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fish until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, carrots, and scotch bonnet pepper. Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, allspice berries, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the cooked vegetables in the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Place the fried fish in a serving dish and pour the escovitch sauce over the top. Serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Frying pan Skillet Saucepan

Tools

Tongs Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Anguillan Style Escovitch Fish with a side of rice and peas for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add more scotch bonnet pepper to the escovitch sauce. Be cautious, as they are very spicy!

Cost

$20