3 Fresh Ideas For Cooking With Pacific Pollock

You might initially think your choices are limited when planning a meal with pacific pollock, but there are many different directions to take with this incredibly abundant fish. It doesn't always have to come back to the ubiquitous fish sticks or fish sandwiches so popular at lunch and dinnertime. Why not take a cue from the different cultures of our country and region and try pollock fajitas or a Caribbean pollock salad? You don't have to keep it simple when you are working with pacific pollock. Try out any of these three recipes when you want to get down to business in the kitchen.

Pollock filet with couscous: Looking for a different take on an old favorite? Alter your spice choices a bit and enjoy baked pollock with couscous to turn around your approach at dinner. Line a baking sheet covered with tin foil with three pats of butter, coriander, paprika, sliced green onion, almonds and currants. Add pollock filets and bake for about twenty minutes. Top with lemon slices and serve with couscous for a Moroccan touch.

Pollock fajitas: You probably know the drill when it comes to making fajitas. It's all about organizing the ingredients and making sure everything is fresh. In this case, you can break up the monotony of chicken or beef by using pacific pollock. Sauté green and red peppers with onions sliced lengthwise. The pollock can either be cooked in a pan or even fried if you want a truly tasty and guilty pleasure. Serve with fresh guacamole and sour cream lining your warm tortillas.

Caribbean fish salad: What does it take to turn a pollock filet into a Caribbean salad delight? In this case, it all comes down to the fruits you are using. Fresh oranges, pineapple and avocado will make all the difference. Grill your pollock using a teriyaki sauce, then place over a bed of greens with a light olive oil dressing. The chunks of pineapple, orange and avocado create a totally different array of smells and tastes. Any time you sense your family getting totally bored by the way you are preparing salads at home, use this recipe and reverse the trend.