Authentic Jamaican Steamed Red Snapper with Okra

Steps

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1. 1
   Clean the red snapper with lime and remove the fins and tail. Make several incisions along the fish body to allow seasonings to penetrate the meat.
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2. 2
   Season the fish inside and out with salt and black pepper, then rub with jerk seasoning. Massage gently to ensure even seasoning throughout.
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3. 3
   Heat coconut oil in a Dutch pot and add all vegetables except okra (pumpkin, carrot, garlic, onion, scallion, thyme, tomato, bell pepper, sweet potato, and potato). Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
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4. 4
   Add the okra and continue cooking. Strain the pumpkin soup mix to extract the liquid flavor and add it to the pot along with 2-3 cups of water.
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5. 5
   Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt. Add butter, fresh thyme sprigs, and whole Scotch bonnet peppers for extra flavor.
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6. 6
   Make space in the pot and nestle the seasoned snapper into the broth. Give the pot a vigorous shake to combine. Cover and steam for about 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
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7. 7
   Check that the fish is fully cooked (total cooking time about 20 minutes). Plate and serve immediately.
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