Mexican Style Risotto with Whitefish
Servings
2Serving size
about 2 cups rice with fishThis recipe can easily be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.
Ingredients
2 tsp. Olive oil (divided) |
2 Tbsp. Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) |
2/3 cup Corn, sweet, yellow, raw (may use defrosted frozen) |
1 medium (2-1/2 inch dia) White onions (diced) |
1/2 cup Arborio rice |
1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper (or to taste) |
1/2 tsp. Paprika |
1/2 tsp., leaves Dried oregano |
3/4 tsp.. Ground cumin (divided) |
1/8 tsp. Salt |
1 to taste Black pepper |
4 cup Water |
1 medium Red bell peppers (diced) |
1/4 Medium Green bell peppers (diced) |
1 ounce Monterey jack cheese (shredded) |
8 ounces Fresh whitefish (drum, halibut, tilapia, grouper) |
Instructions
Add the rice and stir for one minute, then add the water.
Add the cayenne, paprika, oregano, 1/2 tsp. cumin, salt and pepper, then cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the green and red pepper and continue cooking until the rice soaks up all the water. (If needed, add 1/4 cup water at a time until the rice is done).
When risotto is nearly done (about 15 minutes), dust the fish filets with 1/4 tsp. cumin and fresh ground black pepper (to taste) on just one side.
Place 1 tsp. olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, place filets in pan, spice side down. Cook for about 4 minutes and turn over, then cook an additional 4 minutes.
Remove the risotto from heat and add the shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until the cheese melts.
When ready to serve, squeeze the lime over the fish while it's still in the pan.
Divide the risotto between two dishes and top with the fish. Serve.
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.Recipe Notes
I had set out to do this recipe using salmon, but when I went to the market the drum was so much better looking. Take this approach when you are looking at recipes. You don’t usually have to stick to a particular fish. Generally speaking, choose whitefish for recipes where the fish is lighter, and likewise, dark fish with dark fish recipes.