Gem here. I just love our gorgeous little local fish market. It is a very simple establishment- a couple of tents right on the beach, good sturdy wooden benches and fish!
Fisherman sell their daily catch and will scale, gut and fillet/prepare your choice freshly on the spot. Depending on their luck the night before you will find pink snapper, yellow tail snapper, grouper, barracuda, wahoo and porgy just to name a few.
It is always an experience when you go as it is right in the hustle and bustle of town and is a bit of a hangout for a group of locals, maybe retired fishermen themselves, who love swapping yarns and passing time with their buddies. The fishmongers often have a refreshing Jamaican ale handy (it is thirsty work!) and for some reason always call husband 'Mr President' when he joins me? You might come away splattered in scales but always with a beautiful fish in your bag straight from the ocean in front of you.
Today I decided to try something new and chose a porgy fish (similar to a bream I believe) to bake whole. It was the usual warm reception at the fish market (although it would be nice to be called the first lady!). I made an Asian inspired dish baking the porgy with sesame seeds and serving it with a sticky tamarind sauce topped with fried basil, shallots and garlic chips. Delish!
Gem that looks amazing! Love that they call Master R Mr President - can imagine he is quite tickled pink about it himself! xo
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