Saint Vincent Roasted Breadfruit and Jackfish

1–3 minutes

Roasted breadfruit served with seasoned jackfish, a classic pairing associated with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Breadfruit and jackfish are strongly tied to the food identity of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The breadfruit is roasted until smoky and tender, while the fish is simply seasoned and cooked separately.

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Ingredients

Method

  1. Roast the whole breadfruit over a grill or in a 220°C oven until the skin is blackened and the flesh is tender, about 45–60 minutes.

  2. Cool slightly, peel away the charred skin, remove the core and cut into wedges.

  3. Season fish with lime, spring onion, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.

  4. Brush with oil and grill or roast until cooked through and easily flaked.

  5. Serve hot fish with roasted breadfruit.

Chef’s notes

Use mature but not ripe breadfruit for a starchy texture. Fish cooking time depends on size and thickness.

Tips and variations

Snapper, mackerel or another firm fish can replace jackfish.

Storage

Refrigerate fish and breadfruit separately for up to 2 days. Reheat until fully hot.

Allergens

Contains fish.

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