Brazilian Fish with Brazil Nut Crust and Warm Passion Fruit Sauce with Cilantro Rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Lightly grease a baking tray or dish with a little of the olive oil.

2. 2

   Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the tray. Season them with half of the salt, the black pepper, sweet paprika, and the zest of 1 lime.

3. 3

   In a bowl, mix the chopped Brazil nuts, breadcrumbs, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 tablespoon lime juice until the mixture is moist and crumbly.

4. 4

   Press the Brazil nut mixture onto the top of each fillet to create an even crust.

5. 5

   Bake the fish for 12 to 15 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, or until the fish is cooked through and the crust is golden.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, make the rice. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Sauté half of the chopped onion and 1 chopped garlic clove for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.

7. 7

   Add the rinsed rice, stir for 1 minute, then add the water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and mix in 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 1 tablespoon lime juice.

8. 8

   For the sauce, place the remaining chopped onion and the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.

9. 9

   Add the passion fruit pulp, honey, minced red chili, the remaining lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat until the sauce is warm, fragrant, and slightly thickened.

10. 10

    Serve a bed of cilantro rice, place a crusted fish fillet on top or alongside, and finish with the warm passion fruit sauce spooned over or around it.