Antiguan Curried Fish
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring flaky white fish simmered in a rich, spiced curry sauce, often served with rice and local vegetables.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs White fish fillets(such as snapper, grouper, or mahi-mahi, cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger(freshly grated)
- 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper(finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat)
- 3 tablespoons Curry powder(Antiguan or Caribbean style)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Thyme(dried or fresh leaves)
- 0.5 teaspoon Allspice(ground)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk(full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the fish pieces with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, thyme, and allspice. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
- 5
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- 6
Carefully add the seasoned fish pieces to the simmering curry sauce. Ensure the fish is mostly submerged. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily. Avoid overcooking.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- 8
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a thicker sauce, you can simmer uncovered for the last few minutes of cooking.
- ✓Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to your spice preference.
- ✓Serve hot with rice, roti, or boiled green bananas.
🔄 Variations
- Add other vegetables like diced potatoes, carrots, or bell peppers along with the coconut milk.
- A splash of lime juice added at the end can brighten the flavors.