BimROCK Magazine Issue #3 Black | Page 37

LET THE ROASTING BEGIN. Step #1- Preparing the fish. On our dive we caught a cavalla and a small chub, which we scaled and removed the major fins before cutting open to clean the insides. Step #2 – Seasoning We brought along some fresh Bajan seasoning as well as some black pepper and a little salt to spice up our fish. The salt water from the ocean can also make this type of cooking special. Step #3 – Fire it up We left home prepared with our matches and newspaper to get the fire started, but had to scout our own dry wood and a safe place to light the fire. Preparation is key. Step #4 – Roasting We wrapped our fish in foil to ensure they stayed succulent with a hint of rustic smokiness. Leave the tails sticking out to make it easy to insert and extract them from the fire. Fish cooks really fast, especially on an open fire so don’t roast your fish for more than 1015 mins. Step #5 – Enjoy Carefully extract fish from the fire and peel open the foil to reveal the tender meat inside. Let it cool for a second then enjoy – but watch out for the bones. This is the essence of Caribbean living. There are few things better than freshly roasted fish on the beach. [email protected] FOOD ROCKs | BIM ROCK | 37