Easy Jamaican Brown Stew Fish Recipe
Tender fish seared then simmered in a rich, peppery brown gravy with onions, peppers, and tomatoes. A cozy, island-style dinner ready in under an hour.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb whole red snapper, cleaned and cut into 1-inch steaks You can use other firm white fish steaks
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice for rinsing and seasoning
- 1.25 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning Jamaican-style if available
- 0.5 tsp ground allspice pimento
- 1 tbsp browning sauce
- 0.33 cup all-purpose flour for light dredging
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil for shallow frying
- 1 cup sliced yellow onion
- 0.5 cup thinly sliced carrot
- 1 cup bell pepper strips any color
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 cup sliced scallions
- 0.5 tsp minced Scotch bonnet pepper use habanero if needed; adjust to taste
- 1.25 cup chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium preferred
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or fish stock
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat fish dry. Rub with lime juice, salt, black pepper, all-purpose seasoning, allspice, and browning sauce. Rest 15 minutes.
- Dust fish lightly with flour, shaking off any extra.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear fish until golden, 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Sauté onion, carrot, and bell pepper in the same pan until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, scallions, and Scotch bonnet. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, ketchup, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Pour in broth and bring to a lively simmer.
- Nestle fish into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top, cover, and simmer gently 8–10 minutes until the fish flakes.
- Adjust salt to taste. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra body, swirl in 1–2 tsp butter at the end. Serve with rice and peas, fried plantains, or boiled dumplings. Leftovers keep 2 days in the fridge; reheat gently to avoid overcooking the fish.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Jamaican Brown Stew Fish Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.