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Roasted Red Pepper Brown Stew Fish

A bold, flavor-packed twist on classic Jamaican brown stew—this fish is roasted, rich, and ready to turn your kitchen into an island feast. (6g Carbs Per Serving)
Servings 8
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Blender or food processor
  • Large skillet
  • Deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs or spatula

Ingredients

  • Ingredients

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:

  • 2 whole Roma tomatoes
  • 1 large red bell pepper, halved and deseeded
  • 1 whole red habanero or Scotch bonnet, stem removed, optional
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt

Fish Marinade:

  • 2 pounds snapper or kingfish steaks, cleaned and scored
  • 2 tablespoons Walkerswood Spicy Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 0.5 whole lime, juiced

Flavor-Stew Base:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 8 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.5 medium orange bell pepper, diced
  • 0.5 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1.5 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 cup potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin rounds (optional since it adds carbs)

To Finish the Stew:

  • 1 batch roasted red pepper sauce, from above
  • 1. cups seafood broth
  • sprigs thyme
  • 1 stalk green onion
  • pinch salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Toast Your Sauce Base: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic (skin-on), and habanero on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast for 20-25 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
  • Blend Like a Boss: Let veggies cool slightly, then peel the garlic. Blend all roasted ingredients into a smooth sauce. Set aside.
  • Marinate That Fish: In a bowl, mix olive oil, Walkerswood Spicy Jerk seasoning, lime juice, and all dry spices. Rub the mixture into the fish, getting it into all the cuts. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes.
  • Sear to Lock the Flavor: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear marinated fish on both sides until golden—just enough to lock in flavor. Don’t fully cook. Set aside.
  • Build That Flavor Base: In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil. Sauté red onion, garlic, thyme, and scallion until fragrant. Add diced tomato, tomato paste, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add Color & Comfort: Stir in the diced orange, yellow, and green bell peppers, then add your potato rounds. Let them soften slightly, about 5 minutes. (Pro Tip: Boil your potatoes for 5 minutes first to speed up the cooking)
  • Bring It Together: Pour in your blended roasted red pepper sauce and broth. Add thyme and green onion. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Fish Meets Stew: Carefully nestle seared fish into the bubbling stew. Spoon sauce over each piece. Cover and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, until fish is fully cooked and potatoes are tender.
  • Taste & Enjoy: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot and proud—with rice, festival, or bammy. Your kitchen just leveled up.

Notes

  • For extra richness, add a splash of coconut milk at the end.
  • Want to keep it gentle? Use a milder pepper instead of habanero.
  • This dish is even better the next day—hello, leftovers!
Calories: 230kcal
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Caribbean, Island, Jamaican, Pescatarian
Keyword: Caribbean recipes, healthy caribbean recipes, healthy jamaican recipes, Jamaican recipes, pescatarian recipes, stew fish recipe