Brown Stew Fish

Ingredients14

• red snapper steaks800 g
• lime juice3 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• vegetable oil3 tbsp
• brown sugar1 tbsp
• onion1
• garlic3 cloves
• scallions3
• fresh thyme4 sprigs
• tomato1
• Scotch bonnet pepper1
• water250 ml
• allspice berries4

Method

1. Rinse the snapper, rub with lime juice, salt, and black pepper, and set aside for 15 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a wide pot, sprinkle in the brown sugar, and let it darken slightly without burning.
3. Add the fish and brown lightly on both sides, then remove and set aside.
4. In the same pot, cook the sliced onion, garlic, and chopped scallions until soft.
5. Return the fish, add thyme, chopped tomato, whole Scotch bonnet, allspice, and water.
6. Cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes, turning once, until the fish is cooked and the sauce is thick.
7. Discard the Scotch bonnet and thyme stems, taste for salt, and serve hot.