Boiled Fish

Name: Boiled Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 lbs grouper fillets, cubed; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 yellow onions, sliced; 2 lbs russet potatoes, diced; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, pierced; 6 whole allspice berries; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 4 cups water

A classic Bahamian morning broth with tender fish, potatoes, and sliced onions simmered with citrus and hot pepper.

40 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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

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Ingredients

2 lbs grouper fillets, cubed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 yellow onions, sliced
2 lbs russet potatoes, diced
1 scotch bonnet pepper, pierced
6 whole allspice berries
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
4 cups water

Instructions

1

In a bowl, toss 2 lbs cubed grouper fillets with half of the 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and half of the 1 tsp salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add 2 sliced yellow onions and cook for 4 minutes until softened.
3

Add 4 cups water, 2 lbs diced russet potatoes, 1 pierced scotch bonnet pepper, 6 whole allspice berries, remaining 1 tsp salt, and remaining 1/4 cup fresh lime juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
4

Add 2 lbs cubed grouper fillets to the pot, cover, and simmer gently for 6 to 8 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
5

Remove 1 pierced scotch bonnet pepper and 6 whole allspice berries before serving hot broth, vegetables, and fish.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Boiled Fish reach?

For Boiled Fish, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of allspice in Boiled Fish?

The entry for Boiled Fish calls for 6 whole allspice berries. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

Is Boiled Fish spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Boiled Fish comes from 1 scotch bonnet pepper, pierced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How much protein is in Boiled Fish?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 34 g of protein in about 310 calories, alongside 22 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein breakfast collection.

How long does Boiled Fish keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Boiled Fish within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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