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Jamaican Jerk Fish

Jamaican Jerk Fish brings together dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika. Read the pan-heating step before beginning. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.

Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Original yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
12 listed

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Latin AmericanQuick dinners
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Primary protein
Fish
Cuisine
Latin American
Preparation & total time
Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Have the pan ready for its first job

Read the pan-heating step before beginning. Have the ingredients for that stage ready, then follow the heat and additions in the recipe’s order.

2. Keep the drying step before the coating

Follow the drying step before seasoning, coating or cooking. Have the preparation items ready in the order the recipe uses them.

Get to know the ingredients

Dried thyme

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Jerk Spice Blend - Mix the Jerk Seasoning spices together in a bowl then spread in a small tray that is just large enough to fit one fish fillet.

Cayenne pepper

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Jerk Spice Blend - Mix the Jerk Seasoning spices together in a bowl then spread in a small tray that is just large enough to fit one fish fillet.

Smoked paprika

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Jerk Spice Blend - Mix the Jerk Seasoning spices together in a bowl then spread in a small tray that is just large enough to fit one fish fillet.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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Make room for Jamaican Jerk Fish

Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.

The last little job

Keep the last little job in mind

The recipe finishes with this step: Recipes for pictured Jamaican sides coming on Tuesday - stay tuned! Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.

A few questions you might have

What should I get ready before starting?

Read the first preparation step before you get going: Jerk Spice Blend - Mix the Jerk Seasoning spices together in a bowl then spread in a small tray that is just large enough to fit one fish fillet.

Which little step is worth remembering?

Read the pan-heating step before beginning. Have the ingredients for that stage ready, then follow the heat and additions in the recipe’s order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Keep this part of the method in view: Cook the other side for 1 minute until the target internal temperature is 55°C/130°F, or the fish flakes easily at the thickest point.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

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