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Ackee & Saltfish Style Skillet (or Ackee/Chickpea & Flaked Cod) – Authentic Jamaica Recipe

Jamaica’s beloved national dish: buttery ackee sautéed with flaky fish, sweet peppers, and thyme.

Country of Origin: 🇯🇲 Jamaica (Caribbean, Americas)
Dietary Profile: pescatarian
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy
Signature Staples: Flaked salted cod (or white fish), Tender ackee (or hearts of palm/chickpeas), Sweet bell peppers and tomatoes, Fresh thyme, Scallions

Ingredients for Ackee & Saltfish Style Skillet (or Ackee/Chickpea & Flaked Cod) (4 Servings)

1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) flaked salted cod (or white fish), prepped into bite-sized pieces
1.5 cups tender ackee (or hearts of palm/chickpeas), washed and trimmed
1 cup sweet bell peppers and tomatoes
1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh thyme
1.5 tbsp traditional Jamaica seasoning (scallions, scotch bonnet, black pepper, garlic)
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 fresh thyme for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add flaked salted cod (or white fish) and tender ackee (or hearts of palm/chickpeas) along with scallions, scotch bonnet, black pepper, garlic, 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 sweet bell peppers and tomatoes and serve straight from the skillet.

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Jamaican Callaloo & Salt-Free Coconut Braise with Bammy/Plantain – Steamed island greens sautéed with tomatoes, scallions, and thyme alongside sweet plantains.
Kingston Ox-Style Braised Mushroom & Butter Bean Ragout – Plant-based tribute to Jamaica’s rich brown-gravy butter bean braise with allspice and thyme.