Jamaican Fried Snapper
Jamaican Fried Snapper brings crisp, golden fish topped with a lively escovitch of tangy vinegar, sweet onions and carrots, and a gentle hit of heat from habanero. Fragrant thyme and allspice round out the bright, pickled vegetables for a bold, balanced bite. Serve hot for a vibrant weeknight dinner or as a centerpiece for a sunny weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jamaican Fried Snapper, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Pat the fish dry; make 3 small slits on each side. Season all over with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 1-quart of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Fry the fish in the hot oil until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the fish and set it on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 3
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the vinegar, water, salt, habanero pepper, thyme, allspice, and sugar; continue cooking until the liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes. Spoon the onion mixture over the fried fish to serve.
- Calories 1317.14 kcal High 66%
- Protein 3.33 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 95.53 g 35%
- Total Fat 109.61 g High 141%
- Saturated Fat 15.6 g High 78%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 48.99 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 17.02 g Good Source 61%
- Total Sugars 75.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 94.71 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.6 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 535.81 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 28.81 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 67.32 mg Good Source 75%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jamaican Fried Snapper is a Jamaican dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Carrot, Fresh Thyme, and Habanero Pepper. Each serving provides about 1317.14 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jamaican Fried Snapper?
- It is a Jamaican recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Jamaican Fried Snapper made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Carrot, Fresh Thyme, Habanero Pepper, Minced Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Jamaican Fried Snapper?
- Explore these Jamaican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Jamaican Fried Snapper?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1317.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jamaican Fried Snapper easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Jamaican Fried Snapper healthy?
- Jamaican Fried Snapper has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 1317.14 calories and 3.33 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 15.6 g (78% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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