MAMA FAGAN’S RECIPE

My mom is affectionately known has Miss Fagan and this is a dish she made for my dad on a regular basis while I was boy growing up in Kingston, Jamaica. The warm waters of the Caribbean Sea provided a bounty of fish for us on the island; varieties such as Parrot, Jack, Doctor, Snapper, King, Turbot, Wenchman, and Sprat (my favorite), to name a few. Snapper, however, was my dad’s favorite and this is the fish mama, prepared for him. This fish is prepared with the head on it, don’t be queasy man. Keeping the head helps the fish to maintain it natural moisture while cooking and also adds to the presentation. This dish is great on its own or with roasted potatoes, (recipe to come soon), or a rustic artisan bread.