4 Fab Jamaican Fish Dishes

Click the image to get the recipe for Chef Irie’s Herb Crusted Salmon

One of the benefits of living in the Caribbean islands is the abundance of fresh fish at your disposal year round. Depending on where you go in the Caribbean islands, you’ll find varieties of fish with names like snapper, parrot, goat and flying fish. Not only are these delicious, they’re also extremely good for you. If you like to enjoy a flavorful piece of fish every now and then, check out these 4 fab Jamaican fish dishes that are bound to please your palette.

1. Chef Irie’s Herb Crusted Salmon

This dish is probably one of Chef Irie’s most popular creations. Make this entree using fresh salmon served with his delicious tomato rum sauce and a side of his light, fresh papaya mango slaw.

2. Escoveitch Fish

Escoveitch fish is enjoyed by the people of Jamaica year round, but is specially served on Good Friday as part of the Easter tradition. This version of the spicy fish dish is made with whole, fresh red snapper slathered in Escoveitch sauce, which consists of carrots, onions, peppers and pimento soaked in vinegar and various spices.

Click the image to get the recipe for Escoveitch Fish

3. Steamed Snapper

Try this traditional steamed snapper for a burst of flavor. It’s prepared in water or fish stock with seasonings including thyme, scallion and scotch bonnet pepper. Don’t forget to serve yours with thick water crackers soaked in the gravy of the fish!

Click the image to get the recipe for Jamaican Steamed Fish

4. Fish Tea

Don’t let the name fool you. You don’t drink this tea out of a dainty little flowered cup. It’s a fish-based soup laden with ground provisions and chunks of delicious goodness in every bite.

Click the image to get the recipe for Jamaican Fish Tea

Share your Jamaican Fish Dishes

Be sure to take photos of your own Jamaican fish dishes and share them on our facebook page, pinterest or instagram using the hashtag #tastetheislands so we can share them with our community!