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Escovitch Fish Fingers

Crispy fried white fish strips topped with a tangy, spicy pickled vegetable sauce.

35 minMediumServes 4310 cal/serving

CaribbeanAppetizerStovetopPescatarianLow CarbNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb cod fillets, sliced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Jamaican curry powder
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 6 whole allspice berries

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1 tsp Jamaican curry powder in a shallow dish.

  2. 2

    Dredge 1 lb sliced cod fillets in the curry flour mixture until fully coated.

  3. 3

    Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Fry 1 lb sliced cod fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Remove fish from skillet and add 1 thinly sliced yellow onion, 1 julienned red bell pepper, 1 julienned carrot, and 1 minced Scotch bonnet pepper to the remaining oil.

  6. 6

    Sauté vegetables for 2 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup white vinegar and 6 whole allspice berries.

  7. 7

    Simmer pickle mixture for 3 minutes, then spoon over fried 1 lb sliced cod fillets.

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Questions

What is Escovitch Fish Fingers?

Crispy fried white fish strips topped with a tangy, spicy pickled vegetable sauce. This reference files it under Caribbean appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Escovitch Fish Fingers reach?

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

Is there a substitute for allspice in Escovitch Fish Fingers?

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

Can I use a different white fish instead of the fish in Escovitch Fish Fingers?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for Escovitch Fish Fingers uses 1 lb cod fillets, sliced.

How hot is Escovitch Fish Fingers?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Escovitch Fish Fingers comes from 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, minced. 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 many calories are in Escovitch Fish Fingers?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 310 calories, with 24 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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