Pistachio Crusted Fish Filets….

Pistachio Crusted Fish Filets, Pumpkin Puree, with coconut scallop potatoes and fresh Artisanal greens

Ingredients Needed:

For the Fish

• 2 Filets of Snapper
• Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
• 1 Tsp of Maggi Season Up Fish
• 1 Tsp of Minced Garlic
• 1 Tsp of Fine Thyme
• ¼ Cup of Salted Pistachio Nuts ( Grounded )
• 2 Tbsp of Vegetable Oil

For the Pumpkin Puree

• 10 Oz of Small Diced Pumpkin
• 5 Oz ( Reserved Pumpkin Water )
• 1 Maggi Onion Garlic Bouillon Cube )
• ½ Tsp of Black Pepper
• Dash of Nutmeg and Cinnamon
• 2 Oz of Heavy Cream
• ½ Tsp of Minced Rosemary

For the Coconut Scallop Potatoes

• 2 Lbs potatoes ( Peeled and Thinly Sliced and par boiled )
• ½ Cup of Thinly Sliced Purple Onions
• 3 Cloves of garlic ( Minced )
• 2 Maggi Vegetable Bouillon Cubes Crumbled
• 1 Tsp of Curry Powder
• ½ Tsp of Black Pepper
• ¼ Tsp of Cayenne Powder
• ¼ Tsp of Paprika
• 1 ½ Cups of Nestle Milk
• 1 Cup Heavy Cream
• ¼ Cup chopped Fresh Parsley or Cilantro
• 2 Pks of Maggi Coconut Milk Powder

Methods

For the Pistachio Crusted Fish

• Place fish filets on a small plate. Add black pepper on both sides of fish followed by 1 Tsp of Maggi Season up Fish. Rub gently to massage seasoning in, followed by the garlic and thyme.
• Place grounded pistachio nuts in a flat plate and crust flash side of fish with nuts by placing into the powdered nuts.
• Place a medium sauté pan over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and when hot place the two filets nut crust side down into the oil.
• Cook for 2 Minutes on each side, keep warm and set aside.

For the Coconut Scallop Potatoes

• Preheat Oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. For one
• In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients with the exception of the potatoes and the parsley
• Mix thoroughly to combine.
• In a medium greased baking dish, layer the potatoes. Gently ladle on the coconut mixture over all the potatoes. Sprinkle on the chopped parsley or cilantro and place in oven to bake for 35 Minutes.
• Cool and Serve

For the Pumpkin Puree

Place the boiled pumpkin into a blender, add the reserved pumpkin water in which it was boiled in and all the other ingredients and blend until smooth.