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Jamaican ackee and saltfish with tomatoes, peppers, scallions, fried plantain, and greens.

Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish

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Tender ackee and flaky salt cod sautéed with tomatoes, peppers, onions, scallions, and thyme.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Saltfish
  • 1 lb salt cod desalted
  • 2 cans ackee 15 oz cans, drained
Vegetables and Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 2 scallions scallions sliced
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 piece Scotch bonnet pepper seeded and minced, optional
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
To Serve
  • 2 large ripe plantains sliced and fried
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Desalt the fish:
  1. Cover the salt cod with cold water and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain, taste, and repeat with fresh water if needed. Cool slightly, remove any bones, and flake the fish.
  2. Drain the ackee carefully and set it aside without breaking the pieces.
Build the base:
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened. Add the garlic, tomato, thyme, black pepper, and Scotch bonnet, then cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the flaked saltfish and toss gently until warmed through and coated in the vegetables.
Fold and serve:
  1. Gently fold in the ackee and scallions. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, just until heated; do not over-stir.
  2. Finish with lime juice and serve with fried plantain and steamed greens.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 6gSugar: 17g

Notes

  • Desalt the cod to your preferred level before adding any extra salt.
  • Fold the ackee gently to keep its texture intact.
  • Use canned ackee from a reputable source and follow its preparation directions.