Quick Recipe -- Broiled Fish With Jerk Seasonings

Recipes on this page were developed or tested by CeCe Sullivan of The Times food staff and were evaluated by staff members.

BROILED FISH WITH JERK SEASONINGS 4 servings; 30 minute marination time

1 1/3 pounds fish fillets, such as true cod, rockfish or orange roughy

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 medium clove garlic, peeled and forced through a press

1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning (see note)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Lime wedges

1. Place the fish in a glass dish. Combine the lime juice and garlic; drizzle over the fish and refrigerate 30 minutes.

2. Place the fish on a broiling pan and sprinkle with the jerk seasoning and salt. Dot with the butter or margarine. Broil about 4 inches from the heat source 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness, or until the fish tests done and the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees.

3. Serve with lime wedges.

Note: To make your own jerk seasoning: Combine 2 teaspoons ground allspice, 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon dried thyme and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper. Store tightly covered in a glass jar.

Data per serving Calories 186 Protein 31g Fat 6g Carbohydrates 1g Sodium 262mg Saturated fat 2g Monounsaturated fat 1g Polyunsaturated fat 1g Cholesterol 65mg