Crispy Jamaican Fried Snapper

Ingredients

• 1 (1 1/2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

• ½ white onion, sliced

• ½ large carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips

• ⅛ teaspoon minced garlic

• ¼ cup white vinegar

• 1 tablespoon water

• ¾ teaspoon salt

• ¼ habanero pepper, seeded and minced

• 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped

• 1 allspice berry, cracked

• 1 pinch brown sugar

Directions

Add the vinegar, water, salt, habanero pepper, thyme, allspice, and sugar to the pan. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, or until the liquid reduces. Spoon the cooked onion mixture over the fried fish before serving.

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