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Mexican Style Risotto with Whitefish

Servings

2

Serving size

about 2 cups rice with fish
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.

Mexican Style Risotto with Whitefish

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

Place oil in medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute, or until pumpkin seeds begin to brown. Add the corn and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the corn begins to brown. Add the onion and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

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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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

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.

"He who has the pepper may season as he lists."

George Herbert, Poet