Caribbean Sunrise

Chef Bill Lee’s Fling Me Far Jamaican Run Down brings the flavors of the Caribbean to your plate with a delightful blend of fresh fish and vibrant island spices. This dish is a mouthwatering combination of tender fish fillets swimming in a rich, coconut-based sauce, infused with the tangy-sweet flavors of mango and lime. It's a taste of paradise on a plate!
ingredients
- 1 lb fresh fish fillets (snapper, grouper, or any firm white fish)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup diced mango
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice (to serve)
steps
- 1.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until golden brown.
- 3.
Add the sliced bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
- 4.
Season the fish fillets with salt, pepper, Jamaican jerk seasoning, and allspice.
- 5.
Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and place the seasoned fish fillets in the center.
- 6.
Cook the fish for about 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- 7.
Pour in the coconut milk, diced mango, and lime juice.
- 8.
Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 9.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the flavors are well blended.
- 10.
Serve the Jamaican Run Down over a bed of cooked white rice.
- 11.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro to add a pop of color and refreshing herbaceous notes.
- 12.
Enjoy this taste of the Caribbean in your own kitchen!