Mexican Pike Pilaf
A flavorful Mexican pilaf dish with poached pike and a blend of spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb pike filletfresh and sustainable
- ●1 cup Mexican rice pilafstore-bought or homemade
- ●1/2 cup diced onion
- ●1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- ●2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- ●2 tbsp lime juice
- ●1 tsp ground cumin
- ●1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- ●to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- 3
Place the pike fillet on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Season the pike with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 5
Poach the pike in the oven for 8-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 6
While the pike is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 7
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until tender.
- 8
Add the Mexican rice pilaf to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 9
Stir in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, and ground cumin.
- 10
Once the pike is cooked, flake it into the skillet with the rice mixture.
- 11
Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 12
Serve the pike pilaf hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.