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What is Jamaican Brown Stew Fish?

Brown stew fish is cooked the same way as brown stew chicken: first the fish is deep-fried, then Yard Style Gravy Lots of tasty spices Jamaica Browning sauceIt’s so delicious that even people who don’t like fish will want seconds (seriously). 😜

Recipe Ingredients

1. fish – I used fresh sea bream for this dish, but you can use any fish that can be fried or stewed in gravy.
2. oil – You only need a small amount of oil to fry the fish; a few tablespoons of canola oil will suffice.
3. Marinated fish – Add a little bouillon powder, ginger, garlic, salt, white pepper, thyme, paprika and green onions to create a delicious marinade for fish.
4. Ingredients for Brown Stew – Onion, garlic, thyme, hot sauce, paprika, allspice, sugar, Browning Sauceketchup, peppers, and chicken broth to create a delicious gravy sauce.

How to make brown stew

Marinate the fish

• wash Wash the fish thoroughly, drain off excess water and pat dry with paper towels.
• cut Break the fish into pieces, or if using a whole fish, make 3 diagonal cuts on each side down to the bone, then squeeze lemon all over.
• season Add the fish bouillon powder, ginger, garlic, salt, white pepper, thyme, paprika and spring onion. Rub the ingredients into the fish using a spoon or your hands, working them well together, cover tightly and place in the fridge. Marinate for about an hour, or overnight if possible. (Photos 1-2)

Cooking fish

• Heat Pan – When you are ready to cook, remove any excess marinade from the fish and reserve it for later. Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
• fry – Add the fish and fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Then remove the fish and place on a plate. Pour off excess oil from the pan, reserving 2-3 tablespoons. (Photo 3)
• gravy – In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, thyme, hot sauce, paprika, allspice, sugar, browning sauce, ketchup, peppers, and salt. Stir for a few minutes until the onion is translucent. Then add the reserved fish marinade. (Photos 4 to 6)
• Deglaze Fill a pot with broth or water and bring to a boil, then add the browned fish back into the pot. (Photo 7)
• Cook – Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Adjust the consistency by adding more salt, pepper, broth or water during cooking.
• serve – Turn off the stove, remove and serve with your favourite rice dish. (Photo 8)

Recipe Variations

1. You can use many different types of fish in this recipe, including tilapia, cod, haddock, and catfish.
2. Many people enjoy okra in brown stew dishes, and it’s also delicious with fish, so be sure to add it.
3. Don’t like spicy food? Just omit the Scotch bonnet pepper and hot sauce for a milder yet still delicious dish.

Tips and tricks

1. Rinsing fish in a mixture of lemon or lime juice and vinegar will reduce fishy odors before and during cooking. Pat fish dry before frying.
2. When seasoning the fish, be thorough. I like to use my hands to ensure the seasoning gets all over the fish, including the parts I’ve scored on the side. The more seasoning you add, the more flavor it will have. 😋
3. Use the browning sauce sparingly at first, as different brands have different consistencies. Homemade browning sauceBrown stew fish can become a little bitter if you add too much, so add a small amount to start with, taste, and add more if necessary.
4. If you prefer a thicker brown sauce, simmer the stew for a few minutes longer or add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts water and cornstarch).

Preliminary steps

Brown Stew Fish can be made the day before – allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve, then reheat in a frying pan or in the microwave.

How to serve and store

Serve the browned fish with your favorite rice (and add a little sauce to the rice too!).

Leftover browned fish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 2 to 3 months. Reheat cooked fish in a skillet over medium heat, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or broth to prevent drying. Or microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, covered, until fish is warmed through.

What goes well with brown stew fish?

Yes, rice! Steamy. Basmati rice A great choice, but to go even further with the Caribbean theme, Coconut Rice or Jamaican rice and peasEnd your meal with a chilled glass of wine Mango Lemonade.🍹

Great fish dishes you must try

1. Jamaican Ackee and Salted Fish
2. Salted fish fritters
3. Southern Fried Catfish
4. Jamaican Escovitch Fish
5. Curry Fish