Of the many ways of cooking fish, I think I like baked fish the most. This method of cooking fish, to me, locks in the flavour. And, if you bake it like me, the baked fish comes out moist and delicious.
What I like to do is allow the fish to bake a little first, then about midway in the baking I then add the sauce and cover the dish with foil to trap the flavour in. I can’t remember where I learnt this technique, but it really makes the baked fish come out superb.
The Choice of Fish for A Baked Fish
Well, of course you have to go to the market to get the freshest of fish for this dish. So, how do you know the fish you are buying is the freshest? It should certainly smell like the the ocean, not fishy. The fish should be firm and the skin shiny. The eyes should be bright. Prepare you fish for the next step.
I believe choice of fish is crucial when you’re baking fish. Because I used a moist bake method, it is best to use a fish that doesn’t have too many bones. In this recipe I used red snapper or red fish as we call it. The size was perfect for the recipe, and the baking dish! , and there wasn’t much bones to contend with. When the time came for serving, the fish made two tender and flavourful fillets. So we could also say that ease of serving could be another factor to choosing the right fish to bake!
Lastly, the sauce we made for this baked fish recipe was a simple tomato sauce which I found complemented the already marinated fish. Of course you’re always free to make changes… I’m all for experimenting. I hope you enjoy my Trini Baked Fish.
Trini Baked Fish Recipe
BAKED FISH
Ingredients:
1 red snapper ( or any fish of your choice) , seasoned and marinated
½ onion, chopped
2 pimento peppers, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup water
½ cup ketchup
¼ butter
2 tablespoons oil
Direction:
Place the fish in a greased dish and bake for 10 minutes at 300 degrees F.
While the fish is baking, prepare the sauce. Sauté the onion and pimento in the oil over a medium flame. Then add the tomatoes.
and let cook for 30 seconds.
In a measuring cup, mix the ketchup and water. Add the mixture to the pot and let simmer for about 2 minutes. Set aside.
After the ten minutes take the fish out from the oven. Pour some of the sauce over the fish and cover the dish with foil. Continue baking for another ten minutes.
Note: Covering the dish with foil steams the fish in its own juices, together with the sauce, and it also leaves the fish nice and moist.
Make sure you use some heavy mittens while covering the dish with the foil to avoid getting burned!
The baked fish ready to be served. Serve with the remaining sauce.
Well, that wasn’t so hard was it? I’m interested in hearing what variations you did to the sauce. See you soon. Ah gone!
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I’ve been cooking recipes from your sight for months now!! Thank you for your blog.. I just made this recipe I added green/red/yellow peppers garlic dill and bitters. I came out lovely. I used King fish ..Tasty another Trini to the bone in Toronto Biggin you up!! Bless
thank you so much 🙂
Tried this recipe for Mothers Day and it was a hit!!!
Thank you so much for sharing so many fabulous recipes.
Every measurement and instruction is so accurate you don’t need to try the recipes before.
Because of you and your site I’m becoming a fantastic chef.
Thank you Felix.
You’re welcome Tamica. Always here to help. 🙂
hmm gonna make this tomorrow…have a king fish…:)
OMG! Tried this recipe and it was sooooo super delicious. Definitely one of the best I’ve ever eaten. When i made it, I had only one red fish and no option for seconds for anyone. Yesterday, I saw red snapper for sale on my way back from a visit to Grand Riviere and bought four! LOL. Thanks for a great recipe.
Hi… would you use shark for this recipe? I don’t eat fish myself but trying something for someone. ..thanks
I guess you could. Your call.
When does one marinate the fish, and in what? Will be visiting T&T in 2 werks-so excited!
You can use your blend of seasonings and leave to marinate for about 30 minutes. In my case I season using our green seasoning then let it marinate.
Please do a grilled fish recipe…
I will.