Bajan Fish Stew — Print Recipe

Fresh fish steaks seared then simmered in a rich brown gravy with tomatoes, onions, and Bajan seasoning until the sauce is thick and flavorful.

Ingredients

1 Season fish steaks with Bajan seasoning and lime juice. Let marinate for twenty minutes.
2 Heat oil in a large skillet. Sear fish on both sides until golden, about two minutes per side. Remove.
3 In the same pan, melt butter and saute onion until soft. Add tomatoes and browning sauce.
4 Add water, thyme, and whole Scotch bonnet. Simmer for ten minutes to make a thick gravy.
5 Return fish to the gravy and simmer gently for eight to ten minutes until cooked through.
6 Serve with the gravy spooned generously over the fish steaks.

Did You Know?

Dolphinfish, known locally as dorado, is the most popular fish for stewing in Barbados and has no relation to dolphins.