Jamaican Fried Snapper

Ingredients

• 1 , 1 1/2 pound
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 whites onion , sliced
• 0.5 large carrot , peeled and cut into thin strips
• 0.13 teaspoons minced garlic
• 0.25 cups white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 0.75 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 habaneros pepper , seeded and minced
• 1 sprig fresh thyme , leaves stripped
• 1 allspice berry , cracked
• 1 pinch brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat fish dry; cut 3 small slits on each side of fish. Season all over with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat 1-quart of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Fry fish in hot oil until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove fish and place on a paper towel-lined plate.

3. 3

   Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add vinegar, water, salt, habanero pepper, thyme, allspice, and sugar; continue cooking until liquid has reduced, about 5 minutes. Spoon onion mixture over fried fish to serve.