Creamy Coconut Curry Snapper Fish | Jamaican-Style Easy Recipe

Creamy, flavorful, and full of island vibes this Jamaican Coconut Curry Snapper Fish recipe is perfect for dinner any day of the week!

In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to season your snapper, “burn” your curry for that authentic flavor, and create a coconut curry sauce that will have everyone licking their plates.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
• How to season and prep fresh snapper fish
• How to make Jamaican-style curry with coconut milk
• Tips for getting tender, flavorful fish without overcooking

Perfect with: White rice, rice & peas, or boiled ground provisions!

📌 Ingredients & measurements in the video

🛒 Ingredients (4 servings)
• 2–3 whole snapper fish, cleaned and scaled (or snapper fillets)
• 1 lime or lemon (for washing fish)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Maggie All purpose Seasoning
• 2 tsp curry powder (preferably Beta-pak)
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 stalk scallion, chopped
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, sliced (optional for heat)
• 2 Small Carrots chopped 
• 1 small bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cup coconut milk (fresh )
• Fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 - 4 pimento (allspice) berries
• fresh ginger

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📝 Instructions
1. Wash & Season Fish
• Rinse snapper with lime/lemon water, pat dry.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
2. Pan-Fry the Fish (optional for more flavor)
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Lightly fry each side for 6–8 mins until just golden (fish will finish cooking in the sauce). Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Curry Base
• In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil.
• Add curry powder and “burn” it for 30 seconds to release flavor.
• Add onion, garlic, scallion, ginger, bell pepper, thyme, Scotch bonnet, and pimento.
• Sauté for 2–3 mins until fragrant.
4. Add Coconut & Simmer
• Pour in coconut milk .
• Stir and let simmer for 3–4 mins so flavors blend.
5. Add Fish
• Gently place fish into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top.
• Cover and cook on low for 8–10 mins until fish is fully cooked and tender.
6. Taste & Serve
• Adjust salt and pepper

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