Caribbean Fish Roulade with Callaloo and Pepper Filling, Coconut Pumpkin Cream, and Green Plantain Crisp

Instructions

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   1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil.

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   2. Heat a skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil. Sauté the onion, half of the garlic, and the red bell pepper for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender.

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   3. Add the callaloo or spinach, scallions, half of the thyme, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the greens soften and the filling is fragrant. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

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   4. Season the fish fillets with lime juice, the remaining garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the remaining allspice. Let them rest for 10 minutes.

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   5. Lay the fillets on a board. Divide the callaloo filling over each fillet and roll them up carefully. Place the rolls seam-side down in the prepared dish. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

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   6. Bake the fish rolls at 200 °C / 400 °F for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.

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   7. While the fish bakes, place the pumpkin in a saucepan with the coconut milk, vegetable broth or water, ginger, remaining thyme, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat for 15 to 18 minutes, until the pumpkin is very tender.

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   8. Blend the pumpkin mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust with a little more broth if you want a lighter texture. Taste and correct with salt and black pepper as needed.

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   9. Slice the green plantain very thinly. In a small skillet, cook the slices over medium heat with a few drops of the residual oil from the baking dish or with a light film of oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Add a pinch of salt.

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    10. Spoon a base of coconut pumpkin cream onto each plate. Set one fish roulade on top and finish with the green plantain crisp. If desired, add a few extra drops of lime juice before serving.