Virgin Islands Saltfish Food

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HOW TO MAKE CARIBBEAN FRIED (SAUTéED) SALT FISH



How to Make Caribbean Fried (Sautéed) Salt Fish image

This seven-step recipe for Caribbean fried salt fish isn't deep-fried but sautéed and often served with rice, roti, or ground provisions.

Provided by Cynthia Nelson

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Lunch     Side Dish     Sandwiches

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil)
1 cup onions (sliced)
3 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves removed)
1 large clove garlic (crushed)
1 cup tomatoes (diced)
Hot pepper (minced, to taste)
Salt (to taste)
8-ounces desalted salt fish (broken into small pieces or shredded)

Steps:

  • Fold in green onions 1 minute before the dish is finished. Remove from heat and serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 4134 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 4 servings fried salt fish, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PICK-UP SALTFISH



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Provided by Virginia Burke

Categories     Egg     Tomato     Appetizer     Breakfast     Brunch     Low Cal     Lime     Cod     Avocado     Bell Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 12-ounce piece dried salt cod (with skin and bones)
1 medium onion, minced
1 medium green bell pepper, minced
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
1/2 teaspoon minced seeded Scotch bonnet chile or habanero chile
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled, chopped
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced

Steps:

  • Rinse salt cod with cold water. Place fish in large bowl; cover with cold water. Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 24 hours, changing water once. Drain.
  • Place fish in large skillet; cover with cold water and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until fish flakes easily, about 50 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Using fingers, shred fish, discarding skin and bones. Measure 11/2 cups shredded fish and place in medium bowl (reserve any remaining fish for another use). Add onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, lime juice, lime peel, and chile to fish and stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Mound salad in center of platter. Sprinkle with chopped egg. Surround with avocado slices and serve.

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