David's Recipe for Jamaican Pan-Steamed Fish

They say that this recipe originates in Jamaica. But this version is mine. (The terrible "On dit...")

Main Course, Brooklynite

 
  • 4 portions of whole cleaned fish or filet
  • About 1/2 cup olive oil for sauteing
  • 2 medium onions, sliced thin
  • 1 large bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced thin
  • Pinch of salt, or to taste
  • Hot pepper sauce (I use 1 scant soup spoon Tabasco Scorpion Sauce)
  • Large pince of dried thyme
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cups hot water
  1. Saute onions on medium flame until just beginning to turn yellow.
  2. Add peppers and continue to saute a few minutes until they are soft.
  3. Add tomatoes and continue to saute a few minutes until they are soft.
  4. Add water, lemon juice, thyme, and hot sauce.
  5. Simmer for a few minutes. Taste and correct.
  6. Lay the portions of fish on top of the vegetable sauce. The fish should be but slightly submerged in the sauce, if at all.
  7. Simmer covered for 6-8 minutes, depending on the fish.
  8. Turn the fish over and simmer for another 6-8 minutes.
  9. Serve with rice.




 
  
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