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Curry fish with green mango in a silver pan resting on the stove

Trinidad Curry Fish with Green Mango

Savory fried fish and tangy green mango combine in a warming Caribbean curry sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Seafood & Fish
Cuisine: Trinidadian

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 lb white ocean fish fillets or steak
  • 1/2 Lime juiced, for fish wash
  • 1 tablespoon Caribbean green seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder for fish seasoning
  • 1 cup water reserve from marinade bowl
  • 2 cups vegetable oil approx., for frying
  • 3/4 cup All-purpose flour for dusting fish
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil for curry
  • 2 tablespoon curry powder for sauce
  • 1/2 small onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 medium tomato diced
  • 1-2 scallions chopped
  • 1/4 Scotch Bonnet pepper seeded, chopped, optional
  • 1 large green mango peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Method
 

  1. Wash fish with lime juice, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry. Marinate with green seasoning, salt, half the pepper, and curry powder for 1 hour.
    Seasoning fish in a sliver bowl
  2. Lightly dust the marinated fish with flour. 
  3. Heat oil over medium-high heat and fry fish 4 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
    Frying fish pieces
  4. Discard oil and wipe pan dry. Add the reserved marinade water, setting aside any residual oil.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil; sauté the onion and garlic on low heat until softened. 
    Sautéing onion and garlic in a pan
  6. Add scotch bonnet, tomato, remaining pepper, and 2 tablespoons of curry powder; cook 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
    Add in curry powder
  7. Stir in green mango, then add reserved marinade liquid; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 6–8 minutes until mango is tender.
    Washed and cut green mango on a cutting board
  8. Gently add fried fish and scallions, simmering 5 minutes to combine flavors.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with rice or roti.
    Curry fish with green mango in a silver pan resting on the stove

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