Quick and Fast Jamaican Jerk Fish Recipe
Jamaicans enjoy jerk chicken and pork at the coast, at business events and virtually anywhere you can think of.
On Fridays and Saturdays it is common to see men and a few women, jerking pork and chicken, all around the island of Jamaica.
The distinctive and spicy flavor of Jamaican jerk has been reproduced and bottled and now, the jerk seasoning can be purchased at supermarkets everywhere. Jamaican jerk chicken is now requested in many parts of the world and even vegetarians can enjoy the delicious flavor of jerk with tofu.
A beach in Negril, Jamaica-Image via Wikipedia
This jerk fish recipe is easy to prepare once you have a grill and can be done in the oven in less than half an hour. You and your family can enjoy jerk fish on a Friday or a Saturday evening served alongside rolls, festival (a pastry), or a salad.
Scotch Bonnet Peppers-Image via Wikipedia
Ingredients
1 lb boneless fish
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. Jamaican jerk seasoning
½ of 1 small scotch bonnet pepper
1 onion
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Method
Cut up the onion and the scotch bonnet pepper in small pieces. Scotch bonnet peppers are very hot. They are a key ingredient in Jamaican jerk seasoning.
Season the fish with the jerk seasoning, onion, scotch bonnet pepper and a little olive oil.
Cover the bowl containing the fish and place it in your refrigerator.
Allow the seasoned fish to marinate in the scotch bonnet pepper and other seasonings for 2 hours.
Grease a baking dish and pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the fish from the refrigerator and put it in the baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until the fish is easily pierced with a fork. This should take around 25 minutes.
Serve with fresh baked rolls, Jamaican festival or a healthy salad.
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mphsglo | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
Sounds and looks GOOD.
girishpuri | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
very intereting
Dreamy777 | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
sounds yummy
Ruby Hawk | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
A good recipe.
Tulan | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
i like all the peppers, yummy.
megamatt09 | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
Sounds tasty.
erwinkennythomas | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
enjoyable! sounds so good!
FX777222999 | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
Wow..yummy jerk chicken and fish. And, I liked with salsa sauce.
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
@Mph
It IS good
pearl2010 | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
Hmmm. Makes me hungry. Thanks for sharing
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
Hi Girish
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
You’re welcome
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
@Dreamy
It is
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
Hi Ruby
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
Hi Erwin, Matt and Tulan,
It’s a delicious way to enjoy fish.
Raj the Tora | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
I Love fish and thanks for sharing about this exotic delight!!!
Melody SJAL | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
Oh, i love fish very much.
Starpisces | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
Feel like eating that right now.
Ebony Oliver | Oct 2, 2011 | Reply
Nice article i wish i had some.
dwisuka | Oct 2, 2011 | Reply
looks nice
pruelpo | Oct 2, 2011 | Reply
I’ll check this stuff if available in KSA. The recipe looks good and delicious.
wonder | Oct 2, 2011 | Reply
Eating is believing, not reading. Parcel some.
ittech | Oct 2, 2011 | Reply
interesting post
Michal Dorcak | Oct 2, 2011 | Reply
Hmmm, I am hungry …
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 2, 2011 | Reply
mtrguanlao | Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
I like the way it’s called..jerk fish,hehe!
Love it,sounds like a delicious treat!
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 7, 2011 | Reply
It’s tasty
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 7, 2011 | Reply
You’re welcome Raj
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 7, 2011 | Reply
Thanks Ittechil
beingwell | Oct 10, 2011 | Reply
Yumm!!
yes me | Oct 11, 2011 | Reply
Nice one Sharifa cheers
SharifaMcFarlane | May 28, 2012 | Reply
Thanks
Cheers Matt
SharifaMcFarlane | May 28, 2012 | Reply
@Beingwell
Karen @ BakingInATornado | Oct 13, 2012 | Reply
I love jerk salmon. I’ve always used a marinade out of a jar, think I’ll have to try your way, much more authentic!
SharifaMcFarlane | Oct 13, 2012 | Reply
Hi Karen,
Thanks for sharing that. I have used the marinades as well and some of them are really good.