Escovitch Fish Recipe (Ready in 65 Min)

This Jamaican seafood builds red snapper, carrots and allspice into a weeknight-friendly meal you can have ready in about 65 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 5 steps.

You'll mainly reach for oven and frying pan / skillet. At medium difficulty across 5 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.

How to make it

Rinse fish; rub with lemon or lime, seasoned with salt and pepper or use your favorite seasoning. I used creole seasoning. Set aside or place in the oven to keep it warm until sauce is ready.
In large skillet heat oil over medium heat, until hot, add the fish, cook each side- for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through and crispy on both sides. Remove fish and set aside. Drain oil and leave about 2-3 tablespoons of oil
Add, bay leave, garlic and ginger, stir-fry for about a minute making sure the garlic does not burn
Then add onion, bell peppers, thyme, scotch bonnet, sugar, all spice-continue stirring for about 2-3 minutes. Add vinegar, mix an adjust salt and pepper according to preference. Let it simmer for about 2 more minutes.
Discard bay leave, thyme spring and serve over fish with a side of this bammy. You may make the sauce about 2 days in advance.

You'll use: Oven · Frying pan / skillet · Saucepan

Tips & common questions

How long does Escovitch Fish take to make?

About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 17 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of lime?

Try lemon. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Escovitch Fish vegan?

Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.