Escovitch Fish (Jamaican Style)

Ingredients

• 2 ganze Whole fresh Tilapia or Snapper, cleaned and scaled
• 1 TL Salt
• 0.5 TL Black pepper
• 0.5 Tasse All-purpose flour
• Pflanzenöl Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 große Large onion, sliced
• 1 Carrot, julienned
• 1-2 Scotch Bonnet pepper (whole or sliced, to taste)
• 0.5 Tasse White vinegar
• 2 EL Water
• 1 EL Sugar
• Paar Zweige Few sprigs of thyme

Instructions

1. Season the fish inside and out with salt and pepper. Lightly dust with flour.
2. In a large skillet, heat enough oil to deep fry the fish. Fry the fish for about 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. For the escovitch sauce, remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tbsp. Add onions, carrots, Scotch Bonnet, and thyme. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
4. Add vinegar, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Pour the hot escovitch sauce over the fried fish. Serve immediately or allow to marinate for a few hours for deeper flavors.

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