Morant Villas - Jamaican Escovitch Recipe

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Morant Villas - Jamaican Escovitch
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Directions:

  1. Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in a stainless steel saucepan over medium low heat. Add all the vegetables and garlic; the bay leaf, thyme, allspice & peppercorns (optional), crushed pepper, salt and pepper.
  2. Sweat for about 5 minutes, stirring, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
  3. Add the vinegar, water and lemon juice, stirring well. Cover the pan and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Wash fish thoroughly in water with lime or lemon juice added. Dry thoroughly.
  5. Combine salt and black pepper and coat the fish with this mixture. Pour the flour in a plastic or brown bag. Add the fish fillets or steak and shake to cover all over with the flour.
  6. Heat the remaining oil in a large stainless steel skillet. (Don't use cast iron; the vinegar will interact and discolor the fish.)
  7. Add about half of the fish pieces and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  8. Remove the fish to a large platter or to a serving dish. Keep warm.
  9. Fry the remaining fish in the same way and transfer to the serving dish.
  10. Spoon the hot vegetables and sauce over the fish and serve right away with lime wedges.
  11. I have also heard you can cool to room temperature, cover tightly and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, and then serve cold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 847.82 Kcal (3550 kJ)
Calories from fat 454.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.46g 78%
Cholesterol 0.35mg 0%
Sodium 3066.85mg 128%
Potassium 1688.26mg 36%
Total Carbs 42.97g 14%
Sugars 6.74g 27%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g 76%
Protein 58.44g 117%
Vitamin C 17.4mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 6.6mg 37%
Calcium 297.5mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 222.16 Kcal (930 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.22g 78%
Cholesterol 0.09mg 0%
Sodium 803.63mg 128%
Potassium 442.39mg 36%
Total Carbs 11.26g 14%
Sugars 1.77g 27%
Dietary Fiber 5g 76%
Protein 15.31g 117%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 1.7mg 37%
Calcium 77.9mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.4
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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