Jamaican Steamed Fish With Okra

This Jamaican Steamed Fish with Okra recipe is a delicious and healthy dish that is popular in Jamaican cuisine. The combination of fresh fish, okra, and traditional Jamaican spices creates a flavorful and satisfying meal.

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Jamaican Steamed Fish With Okra

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh fish fillets
  • 1 cup okra, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  1. Season the fish fillets with salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper until fragrant.
  3. Add the tomatoes, thyme, and allspice to the pot and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the seasoned fish fillets and okra to the pot, cover, and steam for 15-20 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
  6. Serve the steamed fish and okra hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
30g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large pot Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Jamaican Steamed Fish with Okra with a side of rice and peas for a complete Jamaican meal.

Tips & tricks

For a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the scotch bonnet pepper before chopping.

Cost

$15