Our Jamaican Fried Snapper recipe is light and delicious and can be made quick and easy! Pat the fish dry and cut 3 small slits on each side of the fish. Season both sides with salt, pepper and Fish Frye Seasoning Heat 1 tsp. of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir onion, garlic and carrot into the pan; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
Prepare the fish: Place snappers in a large, shallow glass baking dish. Coat fish, inside and out, with the marinade. Insert 2 lemon slices into the cavity of each fish, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Heat grill to medium-high, following manufacturers instructions for indirect cooking.
This fried snapper dish is a traditional Jamaican fish recipe called "escovitch." My grandmother made this the night before church so that we could serve it at a large communal meal after the service. Pat fish dry; cut 3 small slits on each side of fish. Season all over with salt and pepper.
If you can’t find snapper, you can use any firm white fish such as halibut or white fish. That said, snapper is the most authentic fish used traditionally in Jamaica. What can I use if I don’t have jerk seasoning?