Escovitch Fish

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 lb / 700 g whole snapper fillets or other firm fish fillets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons oil for pan-frying
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice berries or ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Let’s make it

1. Season fish with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with flour.
2. Pan-fry in hot oil over medium-high heat until cooked through and the fish reaches 145 F / 63 C, about 3–4 minutes per side for fillets. Remove to a plate.
3. In a small pan, warm vinegar, onion, carrot, bell pepper, allspice, and sugar for 2–3 minutes until just softened.
4. Spoon the hot escovitch vegetables over the fish and serve.