Jamaica | Fish

Fish Pie

(Jamaican baked fish & eggs)

Yield: 4-6 servings


INGREDIENTS PREP AMOUNT
Firm white fish filets 1 lb
Coconut milk 1/2 cup
Eggs beaten lightly 2-3 each
Lime juice 1 Tbsp
Garlic minced 2-3 cloves
Pickapeppa or Tabasco sauce 2 tsp
Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp
Thyme, dried 1 tsp
Salt & pepper to taste
Bread crumbs 1 cup

METHOD

Basic Steps:  Poach → Flake → Mix → Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Poach the fish in a little salted water until just cooked through. Remove, cool, and flake into small chunks.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the lime juice, garlic, hot sauce and other seasonings. Stir in the fish and breadcrumbs and pour into a greased cake pan or oven-proof skillet.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes till set and browned on top.

VARIATIONS

  • Any firm white fish works well in this dish. Snapper is a good choice. Add some chopped, poached shrimp if you like.
  • Add some minced onion or 1 tablespoon of capers of you like.

NOTES

  • Fish pie was adopted by the Jamaicans from the a traditional British dish.