Oistins Crispy Fish Cakes with Bajan Pepper Sauce – Authentic Barbados Recipe
Golden, pillowy Bajan fish fritters served with fiery yellow mustard-turmeric pepper sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇧🇧 Barbados (Caribbean, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Flaked white fish, Seasoned batter with herbs, Tomato-cucumber salad, Bajan yellow mustard-scotch bonnet pepper sauce, Marjoram
Ingredients for Oistins Crispy Fish Cakes with Bajan Pepper Sauce (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) flaked white fish, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups seasoned batter with herbs, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup tomato-cucumber salad
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Bajan yellow mustard-scotch bonnet pepper sauce
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Barbados seasoning (marjoram, chives)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and Bajan yellow mustard-scotch bonnet pepper sauce for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add flaked white fish and seasoned batter with herbs along with marjoram, chives, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with tomato-cucumber salad and serve straight from the skillet.