Jamaican Jerk Fish
Recipe video above. Jerk seasoning adds a stack of flavour and makes the surface crispy too. Quick way to make a dish that punches way above its weight for effort vs results. I've used it for white fish fillets here but it will be excellent with salmon, prawns/shrimp, chicken or turkey.Spiciness
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Ingredients
- 3 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt ((reduce to 1 1/2 tsp for table salt))
- 3 tsp dried thyme
- 2 1/2 tsp brown sugar (, lightly packed (Note 2))
- 2 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ((it's spicy! See SPICE NOTE))
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ((sub ordinary paprika))
- 1 1/4 tsp allspice powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
- 4 x 160g/6 oz thin snapper or other white fish fillets (, skinless, boneless (up to 1.5cm / 0.6" thick, Note 3))
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Steps
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Jerk Spice Blend - Mix the Jerk Seasoning spices together in a bowl then spread in a small tray that is just large enough to fit one fish fillet.
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Coat fish - Pat fish dry with a paper towel. Then coat both sides of each fillet with the jerk seasoning, pressing to adhere. Shake off excess, place on a clean plate and coat remaining fish.
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Cook fish - Heat half the oil in a large non-stick pan over high heat. When you see small wisps of smoke, place 2 fillets presentation side down and cook for 2 minutes.
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Flip - the spice crust should be a deep bronze colour with a reddish tinge. Cook the other side for 1 minute until the target internal temperature is 55°C/130°F, or the fish flakes easily at the thickest point.
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Rest on a rack for 2 minutes (to preserve crispy spice crust). Then serve! Recipes for pictured Jamaican sides coming on Tuesday - stay tuned!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (50% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| garlic powder | 3 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 1.200 |
| onion powder | 3 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 1.200 |
| cooking salt / kosher salt | 2 tsp | - | - |
| dried thyme | 3 tsp | - | - |
| brown sugar | 1 tsp | - | - |
| cayenne pepper | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| smoked paprika | 0.5 tsp | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 100 |
| allspice powder | 0.25 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 100 |
| cinnamon powder | 0.5 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| nutmeg powder | 0.5 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| x 160g/6 oz thin snapper or other white fish fillets | 4 | - | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | 3 tbsp | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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