Seafood is a go-to in my kitchen.
That’s the understatement of the year.
I eat 5-6 meals a day. Typically at least 2 of those meals involve seafood. As someone who loves variety, I’m always on the hunt for strange new fishes to eat. When Paiche went on sale at Whole Foods, I jumped all over it.
If you haven’t tried Paiche before, I highly recommend it. It’s easy to work with and has a mild taste. It’s firm but really moist. It’s like chicken. But not. Strange, but good.
In the event that you don’t have Paiche at your fingertips, you could use any mild fish here. It’s a simple recipe, despite having several spices.
Think of it as a lazy tomato sauce. No pots or simmering required! My spices are Indian-inspired, but you could use the idea and method to create a more traditional Mediterranean flavor profile.
Make it even more strange by turning your butternut squash side dish into dessert with the random things you keep in your office: NuNaturals coca syrup, cinnamon, and peanut butter.
Simple Baked White Fish
- 1/2 C no salt-added fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 C chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 C basil, ribboned
- 1 lb. Paiche (or other white fish)
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Place tomatoes in a medium bowl. Stir in spices. Add veggies.
Line a pyrex with foil (or grease well). Place the fish in pan and cover with tomato mixture.
Bake for 20-25 mins, until the fish is cooked through. Time will vary depending on the thickness of fish, but it should be ~130 degrees.
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I just realized it’s shark week… consider this my festive post. 
What’s your favorite fish?
Do you like to try new proteins, or keep the same ones in rotation?
