Name: Jamaican Fried Snapper
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 quart vegetable oil for frying; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 0.5 white onion, sliced; 0.5 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips; 0.125 teaspoon minced garlic; 0.25 cup white vinegar; 1 tablespoon water; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.25 habanero pepper, seeded and minced; 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped; 1 allspice berry, cracked; 1 pinch brown sugar

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Fried Red Snapper with Pickled Vegetables

Ingredients

1 (1 1/2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
white onion, sliced
large carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon minced garlic
cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon water
teaspoon salt
habanero pepper, seeded and minced
1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped
1 allspice berry, cracked
1 pinch brown sugar

Directions

Pat the fish dry and cut 3 small slits on each side of the fish. Season the fish evenly with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 quart of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil begins to smoke. Fry the fish for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Once done, remove the fish and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
In a separate skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion, carrot strips, and minced garlic. Cook and stir the vegetables for about 1 to 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
Pour in the white vinegar, water, salt, minced habanero pepper, thyme leaves, cracked allspice berry, and a pinch of brown sugar. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced slightly.
Once the liquid has thickened, spoon the onion and vegetable mixture over the fried fish. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	770
Total Fat	51g (65% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat	7g (35% Daily Value)
Cholesterol	125mg (42% Daily Value)
Sodium	1036mg (45% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrates	5g (2% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber	1g (4% Daily Value)
Total Sugars	2g
Protein	70g (141% Daily Value)
Vitamin C	8mg (9% Daily Value)
Calcium	122mg (9% Daily Value)
Iron	1mg (4% Daily Value)
Potassium	1483mg (32% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

DiamondGirl amanecer

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

This is a good and tasty fish. In my opinion, the sauce was a bit vinegary, so next time I`ll use less vinegar. Habanero pepper is unavailable here, so I used jalapeno pepper. I sauted the vegetables a little more than the recipe says. Very good, easy to make and unexpensive dish, will make often, thanks.

Steve O

01/18/2025 03:44:33 PM

I used Maine Redfish filets. This recipe would work well with a white fish. I added sweet peppers instead of a habanero; garlic salt instead of minced. I cooked the veggies first, then the filets for more control over the outcome. Served with penne noodles, but would work well with rice.

Lonte Jones

03/29/2013 08:17:16 AM

This was an easy dish to prepare. The flavor was very simple and delicious. I like the simplicity of the flavors. The snapper is complemented well by the spicy-tangy kick from the pickled veggies and peppers. Definitely use 1/4 cup of vinegar (as seen on the video) not 1/2 cup if you don't want the vinegar to overpower your taste buds!

JusXceL

04/25/2013 07:03:29 PM

I love this recipe super simple and great tasting. Stick to the recipe, but use a little bit of cooking common sense, which is instill in us folks that grew up on dirt roads in the woods/country. Okra and tomatoes go well with this dish, also some FuFu. Enjoy!

Scott Cruz

04/24/2025 03:22:37 AM

Bro, this recipe flexed on all other meals.

ArtsyRoe8591

03/11/2025 03:10:44 AM

Came out hella delicious. Not a big fan of carrots and they were really good.

Helen Baker

12/25/2024 01:13:05 AM

Quick, easy, and incredibly tasty.

FluffyChive3293

10/23/2024 10:57:10 PM

Easy and delicious recipe!!! My family loved it 😊

QuaintGoat1830

07/29/2023 08:29:14 PM

The dish is perfect

DapperLime5018

11/30/2022 10:58:37 AM

love it.. BUT a dash of white vinegar , not too much. My second attempt was perfect with a dash . happy though.

Doretha McBride

06/18/2022 08:11:17 PM

Delish!!!!

JoeyDoughnut

10/25/2020 12:35:54 PM

This recipe is easy and full of flavor. The pickled vegetables really make this dish! I did add some celery to the recipes. I will make this again real soon.