Sandals Negril’s Secret Fish In Foil Recipe
Picture: Sundowner makes for a perfect dining experience in Sandals Negril, where romance and good food abound.Fortunately, this recipe isn’t something you can only enjoy during a camping trip, or while snacking it up Jerk Shack style at a Caribbean resort. Without needing a whole lot of skill or cooking ambition, just about anyone can make their own fish in foil, zesty bells and whistles included. The great thing about this recipe is the easy clean up once you’re done indulging yourself!If you’re stuck at home and craving some delicious Fish in Foil, round up the ingredients below shared by Delroy Hayes, Executive Chef of Sandals Negril to begin!
What you need for 6 servings
Ingredients½ cup julienned pumpkin½ tablespoon whole allspice berries, coarsely cracked1 medium carrot, julienned1 small onion, julienned1 small bell pepper, julienned2 sprigs scallion, chopped6 okra pods, sliced¼ Scotch Bonnet pepper, finely chopped (optional)2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme2 cups coconut milkSalt & Pepper to taste6 (5-6 ounce) boneless snapper fillets6 medium cubes unsalted butterAluminum foil
How to make it
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except fish fillets and butter, and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Fold foil into six double-layered 8” square sheets.
- Season fish fillets with salt & pepper and place one fillet in the center of each sheet of foil.
- Top each fillet with the vegetable and coconut milk mixture, and place one cube of butter atop each portion of fish and vegetables.
- Bring two sides of the foil together and fold down to seal the fish into a tight packet. Fold the two remaining ends over the top of the packet so that the coconut milk stays inside.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes without turning. Remove from the oven and place on a plate, open the foil packet and serve in the foil.
Chef’s Note: This can also be cooked on a grill. Simply lay the foil packets on the grill over medium heat and cook for the same amount of time. This recipe is great on its own, but is excellent when served with festivals, bammies or steamed rice.
The history of cooking in foil
Cooking in foil is a technique that has been around for years. In countries like Italy and France, this cooking style was common in times past, and still is in some places. In France, you’ll hear this being referred to as “en papillote” which translates to “in paper”, while in Italian, it’s referred to as “al cartoccio”.Now, we know the French and the Italians know a thing or two about cooking, and we’re certain that this cooking style’s popularity in these territories, and around the world, is because of how consistently succulent the end result is. The cooking method also has a conveniently quick turnaround time too. Without adding the prep time, it’ll take about 15-20 minutes to cook your fish in foil. This can vary depending on the type of fish you use, so keep an eye on it if you choose to use a different fish, other than the one recommended.
Dig in and enjoy!
Presentation wise, there’s something exciting about unwrapping fish that’s been neatly wrapped up and cooked in foil. Once it’s served and on your plate, you probably won’t be able to hold back from savoring this simple and hearty meal. The best fish in foil is cooked up with tasty vegetables and served alongside some of our chef’s recommendations above. If all else fails, perhaps it’s time to start planning your next trip to Sandals all-inclusive resort in Negril, so you can taste this recipe cooked by the original master chef!
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