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bahamian steamed fish

Photo of sauce before fish is added.
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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

I wouldn't call this steamed fish but it seems that they do in the Bahama's. No matter what's it's called it's a very tasty and healthy meal. In the islands everybody has their own recipe for steamed fish (or pork chops, chicken, crawfish etc.. ) and the sauce is basically the same for all. As there are no given amounts use as much or as little as you want and need feed the number of people at your table.

yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bahamian steamed fish

  • equal amounts of diced celery, onion & sweet pepper (green pepper)
  • just enough cooking oil to saute the veggies
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes (the ones that include celery, sweet pepper & garlic are fine to use)
  • 1 sm
    can tomato paste
  • fresh thyme sprigs to taste
  • finely diced scotch bonnet peppers to taste
  • couple of bay leaves
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • fish fillets (not too small). grouper, halibut, sea bass, whole snapper or cod works.

How To Make bahamian steamed fish

  • 1
    Saute celery, onions, sweet peppers and scotch bonnet with a little oil until soft. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme sprigs and bay leaves. A little salt & pepper Simmer, covered for about one hour.
  • 2
    Quickly pan-fry/sear fish with a little oil until they have a little surface color. Place fish pieces in sauce. Taste and correct seasoning of sauce with S&P and hot sauce to taste if needed. Simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes until fish is fork tender.
  • 3
    Serve over steamed white rice with a dab of butter on rice.
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