Authentic Jamaican Jerk Parrot Fish

Rating

Calories: Approx. 400 per serving

Macros: Approx. 22g proteins, 14g fats, 9g carbohydrates per serving.

Cooking time: 55-60 minutes

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Categories: Jamaican, Seafood, Grilling, Spicy, Caribbean, Homemade, Healthy, Main Dish

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Jamaica with this authentic recipe that captivates with its aromatic blend of spices, fresh herbs, and smoky essence, offering a taste of the Caribbean right from your kitchen.

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Jamaica with this authentic Jamaican Jerk Parrot Fish recipe. This dish captivates with its aromatic blend of spices, fresh herbs, and smoky essence, offering a taste of the Caribbean right from your kitchen.

Ingredients

🐟 4 whole Parrot Fish
🍋 1/2 fresh lime
🥫 1/4 cup white vinegar
🌿 All-purpose seasoning (brand not specified)
🧅 2 large white onions
🌶️ 4 Scotch bonnet peppers (yellow and green)
🍃 2 thumb-sized pieces of ginger, sliced
🌿 1 large bunch fresh thyme
🧄 3 bulbs fresh garlic, approximately 15-20 cloves
🫒 1/4 cup olive oil
🍋 Juice from 1/2 fresh lime
🥫 2 tablespoons white vinegar
🌿 2 tablespoons pimento berries (whole allspice)
🧂 1 tablespoon Himalayan pink salt (Quality brand)
🍬 1 tablespoon brown sugar
🥄 1/2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
🥄 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
🌰 2 tablespoons Browning Sauce
🌿 Dried pimento leaves
🫒 Cooking spray or oil
🌿 Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

1- Clean and Prepare Fish:

Scale, gut, and rinse the parrot fish thoroughly.
Rub with white vinegar and fresh lime juice to cleanse and remove odors. Rinse again and pat dry.
Score the fish with slits on each side.

2- Prepare Jerk Marinade:

In a blender (similar to a NutriBullet), combine chopped scallions, onions, peeled garlic, sliced ginger, Scotch bonnet peppers, fresh thyme, olive oil, lime juice, white vinegar, pimento berries, salt, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and Browning Sauce.
Blend until a thick paste forms. You may need to do this in batches due to the volume.

3- Season the Fish:

Sprinkle both sides of the fish with all-purpose seasoning.
Generously coat with the blended jerk marinade, ensuring it penetrates the slits and cavity.

4- Prepare the Grill:

Spray your gas grill grates (Backyard Grill brand) with cooking oil.
Place a handful of dried pimento leaves over the grates on one side for smoke flavor.
Preheat the grill to medium-low heat.

5- Grill the Fish:

Place the marinated fish over the pimento leaves.
Close the lid and grill for about 15 minutes, checking for a nice char.
Flip carefully and baste with additional jerk marinade using a silicone basting brush.
Relocate to the upper warming rack, then back to the main grates for final charring.
Grill for a total of approximately 30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.

6- Garnish and Serve: