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    Caribbean Fish Recipes

    Last Updated April 9, 2022. Published March 19, 2021 By Charla Leave a Comment

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    This is the ultimate Caribbean themed fish recipe round up. Where I am showcasing some of my top fish dishes for you to try over the Easter Holidays.

    A round up of Caribbean fish recipes

    During lent and Easter, more specifically Good Friday, many people who are religious (Christians/Catholics) will be abstaining from eating meat.

    Now seems like the perfect time to showcase some of my top Caribbean themed fish recipes that I think you will like.

    There's some classics in there such as Brown Stew Fish, Jamaican Steamed Fish along with some recipes that I have put a creative spin on such as my Saltfish Turn Cornmeal.

    Whatever the case, there's something here for everyone. Enjoy!

    stewed fish on a plate with rice
    Brown Stew Fish

    One of the most popular ways to prepare fish Caribbean style. Cooked in a rich spicy gravy that you simply cannot get enough of.

    Fish and vegetables in a bowl and a plate

    Salt Fish and Okra
    This delicious dish is made by combining mouth watering herbs and spices. Salt fish tenderly cooked to simply compliment the okra and bringing out the full flavour

    overhead shot of the dish

    Salt Fish Buljol
    This tantalising Trinidadian dish is low carb and brilliant for keto followers.

    A side serving of avocado alongside tasty, succulent bite size pieces of fish seasoned and combined with tomato, bell peppers, onion and garlic.

    seven fritters on a plate

    Salt Fish Fritters
    A favourite Caribbean appetizer. Cod lightly fried and encased in a crispy golden batter with peppers and seasoned with a tender centre.

    Two fish in a skillet

    Caribbean Stewed Fish
    Succulent fish marinated in Caribbean spices and oven baked in a tasty Creole sauce. Simply perfect for followers of the Paleo diet also suitable for low carb and gluten free.

    A plate of cornmeal with onions

    Salt Fish Turn Cornmeal
    A simple home made popular Jamaican meal of cornmeal, simmered and combined with coconut milk saltfish, thyme, scallion and tomato


    black pan and blue bowl with fried rice

    Salt Fish Fried Rice
    A simply delectable Caribbean dish. Tantalizingly prepared with lightly fried brown rice and tossed with seasoned saltfish and fresh vegetables.

    Blue cloth and a bowl with the salted cod and cabbage

    Salt Fish and Cabbage
    A hearty Caribbean family favourite meal. Seasoned cabbage steamed then combined with tender pieces of Salt Fish sautéed with onion, garlic, tomato.

    Two snapper on a plate picked

    Escovitch Fish
    A Caribbean traditional and favourite fish dish. Pan fried fish with a flavoursome topping of peppers and onions in a vinaigrette dressing.

    the national dish in a skillet

    Jamaican Ackee and Salt Fish

    Jamaica's national dish. Tender bite sizes of cod prepared with soft delicious ackee gently simmered with onions, tomatoes, sweet peppers and scotch bonnet. A mouth watering dish to remember.

    shrimp with orange scotch bonnet

    Jamaican Pepper Shrimp

    This hot and fiery pepper shrimp will make you feel like you are in Middle Quarters in Jamaica (the home of shrimp).

    fritters on a plate with dipping sauce

    Crispy Oven Baked Prawn Fritters

    These prawn fritters, are the big sister to Saltfish fritters, crispy and made in the oven, meaning very little oil has been used.

    fish in a skillet

    Jamaican Steam Fish

    This fish dish is a classic for many Jamaicans, served with water crackers (not gluten free) and bammy on the side.

    Colourful bowl of saltfish with some callaloo

    Saltfish and Callaloo

    Pairing my homemade saltfish with callaloo, this salted flaked fish with iron enriched leafy greens is the perfect way combination for callaloo lovers.

    soup in a black bowl on a saucer

    Coconut Prawn Soup

    Not in the mood for fried/steamed fish? Not problem then this low carb prawn (shrimp) soup is a great alternative and packed with vegetables. This is one of many healthy options.

    Pan Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp

    This recipe is for the garlic lovers out there, shrimp that has been pan fried in a garlicky butter sauce served with some mashed yam.

    cod curried in a black skillet
    Curried Cod

    Without sounding biased (maybe I am) this recipe is one of my favourite fish dishes.

    It's a combination of Caribbean and touch of Indian flavours, where lightly seasoned coconut milk is simmered until it thickens then pan-fried cod pieces are added to lock in all that flavour.

    shrimp with plantains

    Spicy Sweet Shrimp and Plantain

    Love shrimp and plantain then this spicy duo recipe is the one for you.

    shrimp, kale and rice in a bowl


    Jamaican Shrimp Curry

    Another Jamaican classic shrimp dish that so delicious, flavoursome and finger licking good.

    cooked shrimp with the cabbage in a skillet and on a blue plate

    Jamaican Shrimp and Cabbage

    Saving the beat until last........this one pan dish consisting of juicy shrimp with lightly steamed cabbage.

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