Quick Ackee and Saltfish Skillet

Ingredients

• Ackee (canned)1 can (approx. 10 oz)
• Pre-cooked saltfish or canned cod/haddock8 oz
• Onion1/2 medium
• Bell pepper (any color)1/2
• Garlic1 clove
• Vegetable oil1 tbsp
• Scotch bonnet pepper or chili flakesto taste
• Black pepperto taste
• Saltto taste
• Cilantro (optional garnish)for garnish

Steps

1. 1

   Drain the ackee from the can and rinse gently. Set aside.

2. 2

   If using pre-cooked saltfish, flake it into bite-sized pieces. If using canned fish, drain and flake.

3. 3

   Finely chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Mince the Scotch bonnet pepper or have chili flakes ready.

4. 4

   Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic and Scotch bonnet pepper (or chili flakes) and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

6. 6

   Add the flaked fish to the skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes to heat through.

7. 7

   Gently fold in the drained ackee. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring gently, until heated through.

8. 8

   Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.