Escovitch Fish (Jamaican Pickled Fried Fish)

• 4 snappers, fillets, 6 oz each
• 1 tspsalt
• 1/2 tspblack pepper
• 1/2 cupvegetable oil
• 1 carrot, cut in matchsticks
• 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
• 1 scotch bonnet, sliced thin
• 6 allspice berries
• 1 cupwhite vinegar
• 2 tbspgranulated sugar
• 2 fresh thymes, sprigs

quantities scale with servings

Method

1. 1

   Season fish with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Fry in oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 3-4 min per side until golden and crisp. Transfer to a dish.

3. 3

   In 2 tbsp of the oil, cook onion, carrot, pepper, scotch bonnet, and allspice berries 3 min.

4. 4

   Add vinegar, sugar, and thyme. Simmer 4 min.

5. 5

   Pour the hot pickle over the fish. Rest 20 min or chill overnight. Serve with fried bread or rice.