Caribbean Style Fried Fish Recipes

JAMAICAN FRIED SNAPPER

Jamaican Fried Snapper image

We cooked this traditional 'escovitch' dish of fried fish with my grandmother the night before church, so we could serve it after the service the next day at a large communal meal.

Provided by Chef Robert

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
½ white onion, sliced
⅛ teaspoon minced garlic
½ large carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped
1 allspice berry, cracked
¼ habanero pepper, seeded and minced
¼ cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon water
¾ teaspoon salt
1 pinch brown sugar

Steps:

Pat the fish dry and cut 3 small slits on each side of the fish. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 quart oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Carefully place the fish in the pan and fry until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove fish and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir onion, garlic and carrot into the pan; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes. Add thyme, allspice, habanero pepper, vinegar, water, salt, and sugar and continue cooking until onions have softened and liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes.
Serve fish topped with onion mixture spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 124.8 mg, Fat 50.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 70.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1035.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CARIBBEAN-STYLE FRIED SALMON FRITTERS

Caribbean-Style Fried Salmon Fritters image

Adapted from fried Caribbean accras, which are made from salted cod. A recipe that my dad used to make on the occasional Sunday. I didn't have salted cod, so I substituted canned sockeye salmon and it turned out awesome.

Provided by Andy A

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 pinch ground cumin
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 eggs, or as needed
2 (14.75 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked
1 cup water
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

Mix flour, parsley, baking powder, salt, thyme, and cumin together in a large bowl. Add chopped onion and jalapeno pepper; mix again. Add eggs and salmon; mash salmon and mix until combined. Add water and stir into a very thick batter.
Heat 1/4 inch oil in a frying pan just below the medium heat setting. Scoop up 1 tablespoon batter per fritter; drop carefully into the hot oil in batches of 3. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a dish lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining batter for about 16 fritters in total.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 91.9 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 805.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g