St. Kitts Spiced Fish and Plantain Bake
A flavorful and satisfying bake featuring flaky white fish seasoned with Caribbean spices, layered with sweet, ripe plantains, and baked to golden perfection.
🧂 Ingredients
- 600 g White fish fillets(such as snapper, mahi-mahi, or tilapia, cut into chunks)
- 3 medium Ripe plantains(peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 1 medium Onion(thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 small Bell pepper(finely chopped (any color))
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 1 tbsp All-purpose seasoning
- 1 tsp Curry powder
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Thyme(dried or fresh leaves)
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro(for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the fish chunks with lime juice, salt, black pepper, all-purpose seasoning, curry powder, turmeric, and thyme. Toss gently to coat. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- 3
In a separate bowl, toss the sliced plantains with 1 tbsp of vegetable oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
- 4
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the sliced onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and chopped bell pepper, cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to break down. Remove from heat.
- 6
Arrange half of the seasoned plantain slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with the sautéed onion and tomato mixture.
- 7
Layer the marinated fish chunks evenly over the vegetable mixture.
- 8
Top the fish with the remaining plantain slices. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
- 9
Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily, and the plantains are tender and lightly golden.
- 10
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure your plantains are ripe (yellow with black spots) for the best sweetness and texture.
- ✓Adjust the amount of curry powder and turmeric to your preference.
- ✓This dish can be served as a main course with a side salad or rice.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a layer of sliced sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile.
- Incorporate a small amount of finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper for heat.