Description
Savory Caribbean brown stew salmon brings islands’ bold flavors to seafood lovers. Spicy marinades and rich sauces create a deeply satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Fish and Main Ingredient:
- 2 salmon fillets
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or all-purpose seasoning
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/4 red bell pepper, chopped or julienned
- 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped or julienned
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped or julienned
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, roughly chopped
- 1/4 scotch bonnet pepper
- 1/2 small tomato, chopped or julienned
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 cup neutral cooking oil, for frying
Instructions
- Cleanse the salmon fillets with citrus juice and cold water, then thoroughly pat dry using paper towels. Apply a balanced seasoning blend of salt, ground black pepper, and aromatic seasoning salt across both surfaces.
- Warm a large skillet with cooking oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place seasoned salmon and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, achieving a golden-brown crispy exterior. Transfer cooked fish to a wire rack for excess oil drainage.
- Preserve approximately 2 tablespoons of remaining skillet oil, discarding the rest. Introduce diced onions, minced garlic, sliced peppers, chopped tomatoes, fresh thyme, and finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper. Sauté the mixture until vegetables soften and release their aromatic qualities.
- Incorporate hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and broth into the vegetable mixture, creating a rich, complex sauce. Gently reintroduce the crispy salmon fillets into the skillet, carefully coating them with the flavorful sauce.
- Reduce heat and partially cover the skillet, allowing salmon to simmer for 2-3 minutes. This technique helps infuse the fish with sauce flavors while maintaining its crisp exterior. Before serving, spoon the concentrated sauce over the salmon to enhance its Caribbean-inspired taste profile.
Notes
- Select Fresh Salmon: Choose wild-caught salmon with firm, bright flesh and minimal fishy odor for the best flavor and texture.
- Prevent Sticking: Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast-iron pan to ensure salmon doesn’t break apart during frying.
- Control Spice Level: Adjust scotch bonnet pepper quantity based on heat tolerance, removing seeds for milder sauce or using less pepper.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Replace hoisin sauce with sugar-free alternative or coconut aminos to reduce carbohydrate content for keto dieters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg