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Escovitch Fish

Tutor: Mike Springer, chef

Join Mike Springer, award-winning chef and owner of Big Mike’s Calypso Kitchen, as he showcases the flavours of the Caribbean as he returns to the Virtual Village Hall to make a tasty fish dish, accompanied by a zingy crunchy salad.

This recipe serves 4 people.

Preparation

Allow fish to marinate for 6 hours overnight. Set out your ingredients and equipment.

Video time

40 minutes

Escovitch Fish & Calypso Salad | Virtual Village Hall | Royal Voluntary Service

Chef Mike Springer
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Escovitch Sauce

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, cut into thin strips
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 10 sprigs thyme
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper

Red Snapper

  • 4 Fillets of Red Snapper (skin on, de-boned and de-scaled)
  • 2 tbsp Jerk seasoning
  • 6 tbsp Lime juice
  • 3 tbsp Light Soy sauce
  • 1 Bouquet Garni of fresh Thyme & Rosemary
  • 5 tbsp Olive oil
  • Medium sized non-stick frying pan or skillet
  • 1x medium pot 
  • 3x chopping  boards (one for fish, one for vegetables)
  • 2x sharp knives
  • 2x serving spoons
  • 2x tablespoons
  • 1x spatula
  • Ix medium mixing bowl