Roasted Jerk Snapper with Creamy Coconut

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Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course

Roasted Jerk Snapper with Creamy Coconut Sauce served with basmati rice and seasoned vegetables 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Snapper Buy Now
  • 2 tbsp Jerk seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp Fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 2 each Limes
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1/2 each red, yellow and green sweet pepper diced
  • 1/2 each Onion diced
  • 4 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 1 tsp Allspice pimento
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Maggi bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp Pimento flakes

Instructions

Cut two slits on either side of the fish. Rub lime juice over the fish thoroughly then rinse. In a bowl mix the jerk seasoning, minced garlic and oil to form a marinade. Stuff fish with thyme. Marinate the fish for 30-60 mins. Preheat the oven at 400F. After marinating, place the fish on a roasting pan. and roast for 20 mins. 


Preparation of Sauce

Sauté the onions, minced garlic, and sweet peppers on medium heat until soft. Add salt, pimento spice. Then add a can of coconut milk. Reduce heat and mix well. Add Maggi bouillon powder and let simmer for 5 mins until it thickens. Remove from heat and add the fish.