I was first inspired to play around with the über popular and beloved Jamaican red snapper escoviche dish by my friend A, who loves anything Caribbean. We frequent a local restaurant that serves up what I swear is the best authentic Jamaican food in all of Atlanta. Because A has developed a discriminating palate since we’ve been hanging out, I’m very careful to not indulge in my guilty pleasures when he’s around.
In order to satisfy his healthy appreciation for great food, I went on a trek to find the freshest snapper, descale, clean and cut its head in front of him, all so he could relish in my skill and in the dish’s flavors. Not bad of a feat, when the fish mongers at my farmer’s market are so willing to do it all for me (in the likely case I’m just not in the mood for all that tedious work).
I decided to share this recipe with my readers over at Latina.com and invite my regular Flanboyant Eats readers to be reacquainted with something I love to make and that my clients can’t get enough of!
So, mosey on over to LATINA here for my weekly column and read all about this yummy, sweet flavored and high in protein pescado; and super simple dish to make! It’s a sure winner at any family dinner; not to mention, if you dare get your pairing knives and lean over meticulously to scale and clean the fish, you’ll score some serious points with the guy!
¡Buen provecho!
* originally published on March 23, 2008
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When it works don’t fix it and this recipe does:D
That fish looks lovely! Jamaican food is fantastic!
Cheers,
Rosa
I remember Chica when you first wrote about this beautiful fish! I only wish we had a Jamaican eatery in my area!
I am running out to the market to see if I can get some snapper!
Chef E
During the next trip to Atl, you’ll have to show us this spot! Dying for some good Jamaican. Thinking about you and hoping you’re well.
You know? I don’t think I have seen (up close) a red snapper other than as a fillet! Love it! Poor lil’ guy.
SNAPPER! One of my favorite fish next to salmon. Escoviche is the best way to eat it. School them B!
Val: girl, you are so right… leave it alone!
Rosa: Yes it is! Love it. Had a chicken patty yesterday! Delish!
Chef E: Do you really!??! Yay! That means you’ve been reading almost since FE’s inception! Love it. Did you find some snapper! So cheap here!
Duo Dishes: girl, you’ll love it! It’s soooo authentic and the real deal
Chris: What!? You must get with the fresh and WHOLE fish!
Dullah: All for you!