Jerk Marinated Black Grouper

 

Ingredients:

  FOR MARINADE 

6 each   Scallions, greens only, thinly sliced 

2 each  Large shallots, minced 

2 cloves   Garlic, minced 

1 T  Fresh ginger, minced 

1 T  Scotch Bonnet pepper, seeded, ribbed, minced  

1 T  Allspice, ground 

1 tsp  Black pepper 

¼ tsp  Cayenne pepper 

1 tsp   Cinnamon, ground 

½ tsp  Nutmeg, ground 

1 T  Fresh Thyme, leaves only 

1 T  Dark Brown Sugar 

½ C  Fresh Orange Juice 

½ C  Rice vinegar 

¼ C  Red wine vinegar 

¼ C   Soy sauce 

¼ C  Olive Oil 

3 lbs.  Fresh Black Grouper, cut into 4 oz. portions 

 

Directions:

For Marinade

In a bowl, combine scallion, shallots, garlic, ginger and Scotch Bonnet peppers.

In a separate bowl, combine allspice, black pepper, cayenne, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, brown sugar, salt & pepper.

Mix these ingredients thoroughly.

Whisk in orange juice, vinegars, and soy sauce - slowly drizzle in oil whisking constantly.

Add the scallion mix, stir to combine, let rest for an hour.

Place grouper into a small baking dish and cover with the marinade.

Turn fish after 1 hour and allow to continue marinating for about another hour.

Heat grill or charcoal to high heat and cook fish to completion.

Yield: Serves 12