Roasted Breadfruit and Fried Jackfish

Ingredients

• 1 whole breadfruit
• 1 lb jackfish or small whole fish, cleaned
• Juice of 2 limes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Roast the whole breadfruit directly over an open flame or in a 400F oven, turning occasionally, for about 45 minutes until the skin is charred and the inside is soft.
2. 2Meanwhile, rinse the fish with lime juice and season with garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Heat oil in a skillet and fry the fish for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
4. 4Once the breadfruit is done, let it cool slightly, then peel off the charred skin and core.
5. 5Cut the roasted breadfruit into wedges.
6. 6Serve the breadfruit wedges alongside the fried jackfish, Saint Vincent’s national dish.

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