Fish Blaff (Caribbean Lime-Poached Fish)
This month, we're excited to take a trip to the beautiful Caribbean Islands for a delicious dish called fish blaff. Blaff is a beloved traditional Caribbean meal, particularly popular in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. You can make it with various types of fish and seafood, but it’s often prepared with a delightful mix of cod or seabass.
The fish is lovingly marinated in a tasty blend of onions, lime juice, garlic, and spicy hot peppers, then gently poached in the marinade. This wonderful dish pairs perfectly with fluffy rice pilaf or sweet boiled plantain and fresh vegetables.
Serves 4
Preparation time: 2hr 15minutes (including time to marinate)
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 2hr 45 minutes
Ingredients
1kg cod steaks
4 limes
4 cups water
4 scallions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 minced scotch bonnet
1 teaspoon allspice
A few sprigs parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Method
Place the fish in a large bowl, add 2 cups of water and the remaining ingredients, squeeze in the limes, cover, and allow the fish to marinate in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight.
Remove the fish from the marinade and set it aside. Add the marinade along with the remaining two cups of water to a large pot, and bring to a boil over medium to high heat. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about five minutes.
Add the fish to the simmering broth and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the fish is fully cooked and flakes easily.
Adjust the seasoning to your taste and serve with rice or boiled plantain alongside vegetables.
Variations
Substitute vinegar or lemon juice for limes
Pictures courtesy of: https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipe/chefs-recipes/blaff-of-snapper-steaks-marinated-in-lime-7320/
https://globalkidchen.com/caribbean-recipe-blaff/
Recipe courtesy of: https://www.whats4eats.com/fish/blaff-recipe
