Jamaican Run Down

Jamaican run down – An incredible flavorful Fish stew cooked in coconut milk, tomato, onions, garlic and other seasonings , until it thickens up . Pair with dumplings, boiled bananas or rice for one amazing taste.

Course Main

Cuisine Caribbean

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 200kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 1/2 -2 pound red snapper fillet /mackerel or any fatty fish)
2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
1 bay leaf
¾ teaspoon or more I used creole seasoning
½ medium onion diced
2 teaspoon minced garlic or ½ tablespoon garlic powder
1-2 tomatoes with its juice
1 teaspoon thyme
1 canned coconut milk
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
1-2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 whole scotch bonnet pepper optional
Salt to taste.

Instructions

Cut fish in large chunks, rinsed and set aside.
In a large or large skillet heat oil over medium heat, until hot, and then add garlic, onions, bay leaf, thyme, whole scotch bonnet pepper and stir for about a minute.
Throw in tomatoes, paprika followed by coconut milk, white pepper and salt
Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 4-5minutes. Then add fish, continue cooking for about 7 minutes or more until fish is fully cooked and reached desired doneness and texture. Adjust sauce thickness and seasonings, if desired according to preference. Add parsley Simmer for a minute or two. Remove from heat, toss out bay leaf and serve warm

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