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Red Snapper Escovitch | Healthier Version

An easy and healthier version of escovitch fish that is great for dinner.

Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Caribbean, Healthy, Jamaican, Spanish, West Indian
Keyword How to make healthy fish escovitch, Red Snapper Escovitch, Red Snapper Recipes, What is Escovitch
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 People
Calories 526 kcal
Author Yasmin Jackson

Ingredients

FOR THE FISH:

  • 1 1/2 pounds red snapper fillet
  • Optional: 1 lemon juiced and cold water for washing the fish
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.

SPICE MIX:

  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt (sea salt or kosher) Adjust for your diet.
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

FOR THE VEGGIES:

  • 4 small carrots cleaned and Julianned (cut into strips about 3 inches length)
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
  • 3 plum tomatoes quartered
  • 2 small onions peeled, halved and sliced
  • 2 whole scotch bonnet or habanero peppers
  • 1/2 red bell pepper Julianned (strips)
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper Julianned (strips)
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper Julianned (strips)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoons whole pimento seeds (allspice)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

MAKE THE FISH:

  1. Mix together the spice mix ingredients. Reserve 1/2 teaspoon for the vegetables.

  2. Rinse fish and pat dry.

    Note: I rinse the fish in lemon water using cold tap water and juice from 1 lemon. You can let the fish sit in the water for 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Season the fillets all over using the spice mix.

  4. Heat 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick frying pan.

    Note: I use medium-high heat. Adjust heat as needed.

  5. Cook the fish in 2 batches. Add the fish, skin side down, to the hot oil. Cook 5 to 6 minutes until the skin is crsipy and light brown in color. Flip the fish carefully using a spatula and kitchen tong to prevent it from breaking. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.

    Note: The cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the fish - usually a total of 10 to 12 minutes for larger fillets.

MAKE THE VEGETABLES: (Do this simultaneously while the fish is cooking)

  1. In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.

  2. Add the pimento seeds and roast for about 60 seconds until fragrant (and you hear sizzling sounds).

  3. Add the onions, bell peppers, carrots, garlic, whole hot peppers and thyme. Mix. Season with 1/2 of the reserved spice mix. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. Add in the red wine vinegar and tomatoes. Add the remaining spice mix. Stir and cook about 4 to 5 minutes until tomatoes look wilted and veggies are soft but still has a crunch. Turn off the stove.

  5. To serve, plate each piece of fish on top of some veggies, then add more veggies on top of the fish. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

You can use whole red snapper. This will take longer to cook depending on the size.

If you prefer the veggies more tart, you can add up to a total of 1/2 cup red wine vinegar.

Video Tutorial available - link in summary.

Nutrition Facts
Red Snapper Escovitch | Healthier Version
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 84mg28%
Sodium 1171mg51%
Potassium 1555mg44%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 49g98%
Vitamin A 13451IU269%
Vitamin C 112mg136%
Calcium 144mg14%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.