Country: Trinidad and Tobago Servings: Serves 4

Ingredients

• fresh fish fillets (snapper or salmon) – 1 lb / 450 g
• water – 6 cups / 1.4 L
• potatoes, diced – 2 medium / 300 g
• carrot, diced – 1 large / 150 g
• celery, chopped – 2 stalks / 100 g
• onion, chopped – 1 large / 150 g
• garlic cloves, minced – 3 cloves
• thyme, fresh – 1 tbsp
• green seasoning – 2 tbsp
• lemon juice – 2 tbsp
• salt – to taste
• black pepper – to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse the fish fillets in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add the fish fillets. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. Remove the fish from the pot and set aside. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the pot, and cook until the vegetables become tender.
4. Return the fish to the pot, adding thyme, green seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
5. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing all flavors to meld together. Adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.

Substitutions

• fresh fish fillets -> frozen fish fillets
• potatoes -> sweet potatoes
• carrot -> parsnip

Enhancements in the Next Evolution

• Add coconut milk for a creamier texture.
• Include hot peppers for a spicier kick.
• Use fish stock instead of water for a richer flavor.