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Brown Stew Salmon Recipe

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Brown Stew Salmon is a delicious and flavorful Caribbean-inspired dish featuring crispy fried salmon fillets simmered in a savory, slightly sweet brown stew sauce made with bell peppers, onions, garlic, and spices. This quick 30-minute recipe delivers tender fish with a rich, aromatic sauce perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Fish and Seasonings

  • 2 Salmon Fillets
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Seasoning Salt

Vegetables and Herbs

  • 1/4 Red Bell Pepper, chopped or julienned
  • 1/4 Green Bell Pepper, chopped or julienned
  • 1/2 medium Onion, chopped or julienned
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced or finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 Scotch Bonnet Pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 small Tomato, chopped or julienned

Liquids and Sauces

  • 1/4 cup Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth or water)
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce (or substitute: 1 tsp brown sugar and 1 tsp browning)
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce

Others

  • 2 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Neutral Cooking Oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Prep Fish: Rinse salmon fillets with lemon or lime juice and cold water, then drain and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better frying.
  2. Season Salmon: Season both sides of the salmon fillets evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and seasoning salt. Set the fillets aside to allow the flavors to penetrate.
  3. Brown Salmon: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the neutral cooking oil. Once hot, carefully place the salmon fillets into the oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side without flipping prematurely; wait until the fillet moves freely in the pan before flipping to ensure a crispy golden crust. Remove the cooked salmon from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Set aside.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: Carefully discard most of the frying oil from the skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons behind. Reduce heat to medium and add chopped onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, fresh thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and release their aromas.
  5. Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and chicken broth (or broth substitute). Mix well to combine all flavors and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Simmer Salmon in Sauce: Return the fried salmon fillets to the skillet. Gently spoon the sauce mixture over the fillets to coat them. Increase heat to medium-high, partially cover the skillet, and let cook for about 2-3 minutes to allow the salmon to absorb the sauce and the sauce to reduce slightly.
  7. Finish and Serve: Uncover the skillet, spoon the reduced sauce over the salmon once more, then remove from heat. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful brown stew salmon.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of Scotch bonnet pepper according to your desired spice level.
  • Using a wire rack after frying helps keep the salmon crispy by draining excess oil.
  • For a vegetarian alternative, substitute salmon with firm tofu or tempeh and use vegetable broth.
  • If hoisin sauce is unavailable, a mixture of brown sugar and browning sauce works well as a substitute.
  • Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to prevent sticking and to achieve a crispy crust.

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