One Pot Seafood Soup by the Sea | A Day at Amber Rock Park

A peaceful spot, a bubbling pot, and the sound of waves crashing in the background…that’s how I like to cook. On this trip, I brought my wok burner down to Amber Rock Park, one of Jamaica’s lesser-known gems, to make a hearty pot of seafood soup.

If you’ve never heard of Amber Rock Park, you’re not alone and that’s part of what makes it so special.

Amber Rock Park: A Hidden Beauty

Amber Rock Park and the surrounding Little Bay area are quiet, scenic, and off the beaten path. Unlike some of Jamaica’s more tourist-heavy coastal spots, this area still feels untouched.

I especially love visiting when the tide is high and the sea is a bit rough. The white water and wave sprays are absolutely mesmerizing—especially if you love the ocean like I do.

Aerial view of a coastal area with houses, a dirt path, and rocky shoreline with waves crashing against rocks.
 

About the Soup: Simplicity, Freshness, and Big Flavor

This isn’t a fancy dish. It’s one pot, one burner, and ingredients that are easy to find especially if you live by the coast.

The seafood cooks quickly in a seasoned broth, but timing is key. Conch, in particular, can go from tender to tough real quick. But if you simmer it long enough, it softens back up and soaks up all that flavor.

Fresh seasoning is a must, and for this pot, I finish things off with:

  • A bit of scotch bonnet

  • A Trinidad pimento pepper for its incredible aroma

  • And of course, fresh thyme…because dry thyme is a scam

Almost forgot the okra—Jamaicans love pairing seafood with okra for a reason. It’s delicious and it ties the dish together beautifully.

A pot of seafood soup with crab, shrimp, and vegetables including peppers and okra, simmering on a stove.

Cooking Outdoors: Why I Do It

There’s something therapeutic about cooking by the sea. The simplicity of it. No frills. Just food, fire, and fresh air.

And the best part? You get to clean up with a view—and maybe even share the moment with an old friend like Blackie, who popped by again while I was packing up.

A black dog with white paws standing on rocky terrain with some green grass patches, looking at the camera with its tongue slightly out.

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Final Thoughts

Whether you're into food, travel, or just a bit of coastal calm, Amber Rock Park delivers. And this soup? It’s simple, nourishing, and packed with Caribbean flavor.

Thanks for stopping by. Bless up and I’ll catch you in the next one.
— Nick

Man with dreadlocks wearing sunglasses, white tank top, and gray shorts standing on rocky shore, holding a black object, with ocean and distant land in the background.
Ocean waves crashing over rocks with houses and trees in the background.
Person chopping green okra on a wooden cutting board, with chopped carrots, diced potatoes, and small corn cobs ready for cooking.
Person in a white t-shirt and shorts collecting rocks and shells on a rocky shoreline by the ocean, with blue water and waves.