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Caribbean Fried Snapper

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner Jamaican
Caribbean Fried Snapper
Ingredients
  • 1 (1 1/2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 white onion, sliced
  • 1/2 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
  • 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped
  • 1 allspice berry, cracked
  • 1 pinch brown sugar
Instructions
1
Dust the fish with a paper towel to remove excess moisture; make 3 shallow cuts on each side of the fish, being careful not to cut too deeply. Sprinkle a generous amount of salt and pepper evenly over the entire surface of the fish.
2
Heat 1-quart of oil in a large skillet over high heat until it reaches a smoking point. Sear the fish in hot oil until it develops a golden-brown crust and becomes crispy, approximately 5 minutes on each side. Transfer the fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sauté sliced onions, carrots, and minced garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4
Combine vinegar, water, a pinch of salt, the seeds of one habanero pepper, dried thyme, ground allspice, and sugar in the skillet. Continue cooking until the liquid has reduced to almost nothing, taking about 5 minutes. Spoon the caramelized onion mixture over the fried fish and serve immediately.