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Broiled Asiago-Crusted Pike Steaks with Peppery Couscous

Try grilling pike with this recipe. The cooking time will be about 4 minutes per side, turning halfway through the grilling process. The pike holds together well and the charred flavor is outstanding.

  • Rinse the fish and pat dry. Place on a lightly oiled broiler pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle each steak with 1 teaspoon Asiago cheese.

  • Heat the chicken broth in a saucepan until it comes to a boil. Add the couscous and cover with a lid. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

  • Preheat the oven broiler to high. When broiler is hot, place the fish in the oven and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, until fish is opaque and cooked through.

  • Stir the couscous with a fork. Add the chopped scallions, 2 tablespoons cheese and the black pepper and stir again.

  • Divide the couscous equally among four plates. Place pike steak slanted atop the couscous.

Leftover Fish

There are many ways to use leftover cooked fish. Add chunks of fish to a vegetarian minestrone for a quick Mediterranean-style zuppa (soup). To make a fish pâté, combine 4 ounces of cooked fish, 4 ounces of cream cheese, juice from ½ lemon, and 2 chopped scallions. Stir and spoon into a ramekin. Serve with crusty toasted bread.

Serves 4

4 (7-ounce) pike steaks, ¾ inch thick

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 teaspoons Asiago cheese, grated

2 ¼ cups chicken broth

2 cups instant couscous

6 scallions, chopped

2 tablespoons Asiago cheese, grated

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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