Lime-Roasted Paiche with Sweet Potatoes
Serves 4 to 6
Time 55 min
The Amazonian native paiche is firm and flavorful, making it an excellent fish for roasting. If you happen to have leftovers, the paiche and potatoes make wonderful fish tacos.
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Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, plus more for the baking sheet
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
- 2 pounds paiche fillet
- Zest and juice of 1 lime, reserved separately
- 1 1/4 teaspoon chile powder
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Method
Preheat the oven to 375F.
On a large baking sheet, toss potatoes, oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
Roast until potatoes just start to become tender, about 25 minutes.
Sprinkle paiche with lime juice, chile powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Push potatoes to one side of the baking sheet and brush the other side generously with more coconut oil.
Place paiche on the sheet and continue to roast until fish is opaque in the center and potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Sprinkle fish and potatoes with zest, cilantro and mint, and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 330 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 90mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 33g carbohydrates (6g dietary fiber, 10g sugar), 37g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, plus more for the baking sheet
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
- 2 pounds paiche fillet
- Zest and juice of 1 lime, reserved separately
- 1 1/4 teaspoon chile powder
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint