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Bahamian Boiled Fish
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Bring the Bahamas to you with boiled grouper, potatoes, onion, and lemon. Ready in less than 30 minutes.
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under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
3 reviews
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ingredients
2 pounds skinless grouper fillets
2 lemons
salt, to taste
3 tablespoons margarine
2 cups water
1/2 pound potatoes, sliced
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 goat pepper or Scotch bonnet, chopped, or cayenne, to taste
2 large onions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped celery
directions
Wash fish and squeeze the juice of half the lemons over the fillets. Sprinkle with salt.
Place margarine and water in a nonreactive skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, garlic, parsley, hot pepper, salt and juice of 1 lemon. Bring to a boil and cook about 10 minutes or until potatoes are almost done.
Add the fish, top with the onions and celery, immediately reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook fish about 10 minutes or until cooked through. Do not overcook or let water boil.
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arielletaronga
recipe tips
Be sure to use a nonreactive skillet or pot (such as stainless steel or enameled cast iron) to avoid a metallic taste when cooking with lemon juice.
Gently simmer the fish to make sure it cooks evenly without falling apart.
Adjust the seasoning as you go, especially the salt, after adding lemon juice and hot peppers.
Squeeze the remaining lemon wedges over the fish before serving for added freshness.
Wear gloves when handling hot peppers to avoid irritation.
common recipe questions
Can I use a different type of fish?
Yes, while grouper is traditional, you can use other firm white fish like snapper or cod as substitutes.
How can I make this dish less spicy?
Reduce or omit the goat pepper/Scotch bonnet/cayenne. You can also remove the seeds from the pepper to lessen the heat.
Is there a way to thicken the broth?
This dish traditionally has a light broth, but you could remove some of the cooked potatoes, mash them, and stir back into the skillet to thicken the broth slightly.
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
This dish is best enjoyed fresh. However, you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and cook just before serving.
How should I store and reheat leftovers?
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat gently on the stove, avoiding boiling to prevent the fish from becoming tough.
Can I cook this in a pot instead of a skillet?
Yes, you can use a large pot if that's more convenient. Just make sure there's enough room for all ingredients to simmer properly.
nutrition data
360 calories, 11 grams fat, 19 grams carbohydrates, 46 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
June 20, 2022
The best Boiled Fish recipe. My family loves it.
Ionly eat boiled grouper head,not the filets,Iask the butcher to cut it up as small as he can.1small onion,potato thin sliced added with cut up head in medium pot 3 cups water slow simmer add salt and pepper to taste.when cooked I Sprinkle louisana hot sause. I love it.
August 21, 2014
In the Bahamas they eat boiled fish for breakfast,you can use almost any fish. They use the allspice as well for the flavor,along with onion,celery. I have been going over for thirty years and boiled fish is on the boats minue ofter.
June 29, 2012
I had an excellent boiled fish in Nassau and this recipe comes very close. I use grouper head and filet like the Bahamians. You can't do better than that.