
Jamaica
Ackee and Saltfish
Boiled ackee — the soft yellow arils of the national fruit — sautéed with flaked salt cod, onion, tomato, scotch bonnet and thyme until it resembles scrambled egg.
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Jamaica
Boiled ackee — the soft yellow arils of the national fruit — sautéed with flaked salt cod, onion, tomato, scotch bonnet and thyme until it resembles scrambled egg.

Bahamas
Stew fish
Snapper or grouper browned and stewed in a dark flour roux with celery, onion, tomato and thyme.

Bahamas
Grouper poached with onion, potato, lime, and bird pepper into a thin, sharp broth. In the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos it is commonly served with grits, hominy, or johnny cake.

Jamaica
Whole snapper or parrotfish fried crisp and doused in a hot vinegar dressing with onion, carrot and scotch bonnet cut into strips.

Turks and Caicos Islands
Hashed Shark
Hashed shark is a Grand Turk preparation of minced shark cooked with pear-cactus buds and rice. Availability depends on lawful local practice.

Turks and Caicos Islands
Steamed Fish
Whole fish (typically snapper or grouper) steamed with herbs, vegetables, and lime juice; locally caught snapper almost always served whole; a signature Turks and Caicos seafood dish Turks and Caicos cooks steam whole fish with peppers, onions, and island seasonings.