Welcome to Jamaican week!
Thin white fish fillets cook in 3 minutes which makes Jerk Fish a super fast dinner!
Every now and then, I like to do a week of recipes for a themed menu.
This Jerk Fish catapulted straight into my all-time top 3 fish recipes. I can’t stop making it!
This week, itsJamaican weekso you’re free to make your very own Caribbean feast at home!
Whos in the mood for some tropical vibes??
Kicking off Jamaican week with the main Jerk Fish!
Why you need Jerk Fish in your life
Its Jamaican so its cool.
(Just ask Dozer, below).
Its fine if youre missing one or two spices cause theres so many spices in it anyway.
A plate of Jamaican delicious….. Caribbean coconut rice and beans plus Jamaican Slaw recipes coming this week!
Takes 3 minutes on the stove.
Use the jerk seasoning on chicken, shrimp/prawns or vegetables.Tips in the recipe.
What goes in jerk seasoning
Here are the spices you need for jerk seasoning.
Flavour loaded crispy crust on juicy white fish is a match made in heaven….
The perfect blend of savoury flavour, a hint of spiciness with the signature touch of sweetness.
The smell when it hits the pan is intoxicating!
It adds an irreplaceable special touch.
Thats a 3 minute dinner we need more of these in our life!!!
Jerk seasoning Mix the jerk seasoning spices in a bowl.
Coat Spread the jerk seasoning in a tray or plate just large enough to fit the fish fillets.
Thin fish fillets = more surface area = more Jerk Seasoning = 🙌🏻
Then coat each piece of fish with the seasoning, pressing to adhere.
Shake off excess and put on a plate.
Repeat with remaining fish.
Use ANY thin fish fillets you want. It just has to be thin!
Pan fry 3 minutes Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat.
), carefully flip then cook the other side for 1 minute.
CHEFFYTIP:How to flipfish properly
Fish is delicate so you have to flip carefully.
Its best to use a rack to preserve the crispiness of the jerk-crust.
If you use a plate, the underside will sweat and compromise the crispiness.
Not the end of the world… but a rack is better!
Once rested, transfer the fish to a plate and serve!
Jamaican week sides for Jerk fish!
This is a spread of seriously good food.
That plate of down-home Jamaican goodness was my lunch. And I was very, very happy about it!
I hope you enjoy Jamaican week as much as I have creating the recipes!!!
PS Its totally photoshopped.
Just couldnt find a Jamaican dog costume, strangely.
I shouldn’t confess this… but those “cocktails” are totally fake. Just OJ + water!!!
Prevent screen from sleeping