Caribbean Brown Stew Salmon (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Fish Seasoning

01 - 2 salmon fillets
02 - ½ teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon seasoning salt or all purpose seasoning

→ Vegetables

06 - ¼ red bell pepper, chopped or julienned
07 - ¼ green bell pepper, chopped or julienned
08 - ½ medium onion, chopped or julienned
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme, roughly chopped
11 - ¼ scotch bonnet pepper
12 - ½ small tomato, chopped or julienned

→ Sauce

13 - ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
14 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
15 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
16 - 2 teaspoons brown sugar
17 - 1 cup neutral cooking oil, for frying

# Instructions:

01 - Rinse salmon with lemon/lime and cold water, pat dry. Season both sides with salt, black pepper and seasoning salt.
02 - Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry salmon 5-7 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove to wire rack to drain.
03 - Discard oil leaving 2 tablespoons. Sauté onion, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, thyme, and scotch bonnet over medium heat. Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and broth.
04 - Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over fillets. Cover partially and cook 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat. Spoon reduced sauce over salmon again before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Can substitute hoisin sauce with brown sugar and browning
02 - Don't flip fish until it moves freely to keep it intact
03 - Leave scotch bonnet whole for mild heat, slice for more spice