Broiled Asiago-Crusted Pike Steaks with Peppery Couscous by Karen Eagle
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