Ackee and Saltfish

Name: Ackee and Saltfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb salted cod fillet, flaked; 1 can canned ackee, drained; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 stalks scallions, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium plum tomato, chopped; 4 fresh thyme sprigs, stripped; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Salted cod sauteed with tender ackee fruit, aromatics, tomatoes, and peppers for a classic savory dish.

35 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

CaribbeanBreakfastStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 lb salted cod fillet, flaked
1 can canned ackee, drained
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 stalks scallions, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium plum tomato, chopped
4 fresh thyme sprigs, stripped
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Boil 1 lb flaked salted cod fillet in a pot of water for 15 minutes, drain, and verify internal temperature reaches 145°F before flaking into bite-sized pieces.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 stalks chopped scallions, and 1/2 minced scotch bonnet pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until tender.
4

Stir in 1 medium chopped plum tomato, 4 stripped fresh thyme sprigs, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, simmering for 3 minutes.
5

Gently fold in 1 lb flaked salted cod fillet and 1 can drained canned ackee, simmering for 5 minutes until hot without breaking up the ackee.

Questions

How long does Ackee and Saltfish keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Ackee and Saltfish?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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