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Jerk Fish – for Jamaican week!

“20-Minute Jerk Fish Recipe: Bold Caribbean Flavor You’ll Crave”


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A flavorful Jamaican jerk fish recipe, perfect for a Caribbean-inspired meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs white fish fillets (such as snapper or cod)
  • 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse fish fillets and pat dry.
  2. Rub jerk seasoning, garlic, thyme, and lime juice over fish.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Cook fish for 4-5 minutes per side until flaky.
  5. Serve hot with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by reducing scotch bonnet pepper.
  • Marinate fish for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
  • Grill instead of pan-frying for smoky taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Jamaican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Jerk Fish, Jamaican, Caribbean, Spicy Fish