Caribbean Seafood Dishes

A delicacy of Caribbean and Creole cuisine, conch fritters are the national dish of sunny Bahamas. It consists of pounded, tenderized conch meat that is fried in batter with tomatoes, onions, celery, bell peppers, and various, often peppery season... READ MORE

This healthy and flavorful Jamaican dish is made by cooking firm white fish such as snapper in a sauce consisting of butter, vegetables such as tomatoes and onions, and herbs such as thyme, garlic, and black pepper. The fish is usually seasoned wi... READ MORE

Jamaican fish tea is a light soup or a fish broth seasoned with salt, pepper, and thyme, unlike other Jamaican soups that are usually hearty and thick. It features small, inexpensive fish such as herrings, and vegetables such as bell peppers, carr... READ MORE

Crack Conch with peas and rice is the national dish of the Bahamas. Conch is a large sea snail that has been traditionally eaten in the region since before the arrival of Christopher Columbus. The natives did not only eat the mollusc, but used the... READ MORE

Cracked conch is one of the most popular Bahamian dishes – conch meat is breaded in a batter made with flour, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. The name of this dish refers to a method of tenderizing the tough, chewy meat with a meat ... READ MORE

Conch salad is one of the most popular Bahamian dishes that is both a flavorful comfort food and a colorful, edible work of art. The key ingredient in the dish is conch, a shellfish that is unfortunately slowly dying out due to its rapid depletion... READ MORE

Ackee and saltfish is the national dish of Jamaica consisting of an unusual fruit of West African origin and any sort of dried and salted fish, usually cod, mahi mahi, or mackerel. The dish is very popular either as a nourishing Jamaican breakfast... READ MORE

Bake and shark is a unique Trini street food item that is especially popular at concerts, festivals, and celebrations. It consists of marinated or seasoned pieces of shark meat, sauces, chutneys, and vegetables in a flatbread known as bakeREAD MORE

Escovitch fish is a classic Jamaican dish made by seasoning, marinating, and frying fish with a peppery, vinegar-based dressing consisting of bell peppers, carrots, and onions. Fish such as red snapper, mullet, king fish, or any other firm-bodied ... READ MORE

Brown stew fish is a Jamaican delicacy made by combining marinated and fried fish fillets with a brown sauce consisting of onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, butter, and water. The stew is often additionally seasoned with thyme and various types of... READ MORE

Peppered shrimps is a popular Jamaican street food item consisting of shrimps with a spicy kick and tons of flavor. They are usually cooked in a skillet with garlic, hot pepper, butter, and thyme, absorbing all of the flavors in the process. In Ja... READ MORE

Fish broth is a flavorful Trini soup made with vegetables, fresh herbs, fish, and either pasta or dumplings. It is believed that the broth tastes even better the next day when it gets reheated. The dish varies from one household or restaurant to t... READ MORE

Saltfish buljol is a spicy Trini dish made by soaking and boiling pieces of salted fish, then blending them with tomatoes, hot peppers, sweet peppers, onions, and oil. The dish is most commonly enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, when it is placed into... READ MORE

Conch ceviche is a Bahamian twist on the classic ceviche, made with conch meat as the key ingredient. It typically consists of conch meat, tomatoes, red onion, scotch bonnet peppers for heat, and diced mango for a small touch of sweetness... READ MORE

Curried crab and dumplings is a traditional dish originating from Trinidad and Tobago. The crabs are cleaned, soaked in lime water, then drained. They are then seasoned with celery, pimento peppers, onions, garlic, and chives. After the crabs have... READ MORE

Mackerel rundown is a classic Jamaican dish featuring salted or pickled mackerel and a thick sauce made with coconut milk that has been boiled with various seasonings until it turns into a custard. The sauce is often seasoned with garlic, black pe... READ MORE

Curried lobster is a flavorful Jamaican dish consisting of lobster pieces, tomato, garlic, onion, water, and seasonings such as curry powder, hot peppers, thyme, and cumin. It should be noted that tropical, Caribbean lobsters are quite different t... READ MORE

Bacalao guisado is a traditional fish stew originating from the Dominican Republic. Although there are a few versions, including the one with potatoes (bacalao guisado con papa), this version is usually made with a combination of salted cod, garli... READ MORE

Blaff is a traditional Caribbean dish that’s especially popular in St. Vincent and The Grenadines. This fish dish can be made with many types of fish and seafood, but it’s most commonly made with a combination of cod or sea bass, onion... READ MORE

A cutter is a type of Barbadian sandwich made with Bajan salt bread – which is a white flour bread roll characterized by its crusty exterior and a tender, fluffy interior. Insert a fillet of fried flying fish inside the bread roll, ... READ MORE

Coo-coo, also known as cou cou, is the first half of coo-coo and flying fish, the national dish of Barbados. It is a well-seasoned, wet polenta with bits of okra mixed in it, working great with savory sauces like Sauce Creole... READ MORE

This popular Barbadian pasta dish is made with long, tubular macaroni, butter, cheese, eggs, milk, onions, mustard, ketchup, and either red pepper sauce or cayenne pepper for extra spiciness. The dish is baked as a casserole and is usually garnish... READ MORE

This Bahamian fish stew is made with flour, onions, carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, oil, and fish such as snapper or grouper. The fish is first browned, then combined with flour which has been browned in oil, onions, spices, carrots, potatoes, an... READ MORE

Green fig and saltfish is the national dish of the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. One might think that the dish includes figs, but that is just how the locals call an unripe banana, the first exported product of the island. Bananas are so popula... READ MORE

Often cited as the national dish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, this filling combination of roasted breadfruit and fried jackfish is usually enjoyed as a filling lunch option. Traditionally, the whole breadfruit is roasted over an open fire ... READ MORE

Saltfish with cabbage is a traditional dish hailing from Jamaica. The dish consists of steamed cabbage, flaked saltfish, herbs, and spices. The list of ingredients usually includes salt cod, white or green cabbage, carrots, scallions, garlic, onio... READ MORE

Bahamian stewed conch is a traditional seafood stew originating from the Bahamas. It's often made with a combination of large conch, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, lime juice, thyme, oil, flour, tomato paste, ketchup, red pepper flakes, and seasoning... READ MORE

Pargo relleno is a traditional fish dish that's popular in Cuba and Costa Rica. It consists of a stuffed red snapper. The fish is seasoned with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and garlic. It's covered with onions and rings of green pepper, and then it'... READ MORE

Red conch chowder is a Caribbean dish that's especially popular in The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and the Florida Keys. The conch is pounded with a hammer in order to make it tender, and it's then chopped and combined with onions, celery, green onio... READ MORE

Janga soup is a Jamaican soup consisting of janga (Jamaican word for fresh water crayfish) and vegetables such as pumpkin, carrots, onions, and sweet potatoes. It is usually seasoned with garlic, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers, and pimento. When it'... READ MORE

Crab and callaloo is the national dish of Trinidad and Tobago, where it is traditionally enjoyed for Sunday lunch. The dish is made by simmering pieces of crab in callaloo, a creamy mixture of dasheen leaves (taro or eddo leaves), onions, green on... READ MORE

Bahamian boiled fish is a traditional dish originating from the Bahamas. It consists of flaky and tender white fish that's paired with potatoes, lime, and spices. The dish is usually made with a combination of white fish such as Nassau grouper, li... READ MORE

In Haiti, pwason boukannen refers to fish that has been grilled using a traditional technique called boukan. It is prepared by taking a large piece of wood and splitting it into two, then tying one end and leaving the other end open so th... READ MORE

Conch rice is a traditional dish originating from the Bahamas. It's usually made with a combination of conch, onions, celery, bell peppers, thyme, tomatoes, oil, rice, salt, and pepper. The onions, celery, and bell peppers are sautéed in oi... READ MORE

Saltfish—the Caribbean term used for dry codfish—is the main ingredient in this classic dish from Saint Kitts and Nevis. The fish is soaked and boiled before it is slowly simmered with onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Other elements of th... READ MORE

Curried lambi is a traditional seafood stew originating from St. Lucia. The dish is prepared with a combination of conch (lambi), garlic, scallions, curry powder, salt, oil, coriander, thyme, and carrots. The conch is cut into smaller pieces and i... READ MORE

Balchi di pisca are Curaçaoan and Aruban fish cakes, a dish typically made from any of the islands local white-flesh fish, including cod, grouper, or red snapper. Salmon or mahi-mahi are also commonly used as key ingredients for the dish. T... READ MORE

Baked stuffed crab is a Bahamian dish that is typically served as an appetizer. It is prepared with Dungeness crabs, bread crumbs, butter, onions, bell peppers, thyme, and lemon juice. The meat is taken out of the crab and cooked with other ingred... READ MORE

Abaco baked grouper is a traditional fish dish originating from the Bahamas. The dish is made with a combination of grouper fillets, minced onions, chopped tomatoes and bell peppers, salt, pepper, and oil. The tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers ar... READ MORE

Red snapper a la Santa Barbara is a traditional fish dish originating from Cuba. The dish consists of fried red snapper and a sauce that's served on the side. The ingredients used for the preparation of the dish include red snapper fillets, eggs, ... READ MORE

Smudder fish is a traditional fish dish originating from the Bahamas. It's usually made with a combination of white fish, onions, tomatoes, coriander, butter, and lime juice. In order to prepare the dish, a big pan is greased with butter, and the ... READ MORE

Bahamian crab soup is a traditional soup originating from the Bahamas. Although there are a few versions, the soup is usually made with a combination of crabs, oil, onions, flour, rice, tomato paste, thyme, salt, pepper, and vegetables such as car... READ MORE