Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafé CuscoBlackfish Recipe

Blackfish Recipe

Inspired by Café Cusco
Time45m
Serves4

Blackened Cobia on a bed of aji amarillo mashed potatoes topped with pico de gallo, citrus pepper mojo & lime.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Boil them in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and mash with aji amarillo paste and butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. 2

    Blacken the Cobia

    Pat the cobia fillets dry and season both sides generously with blackening spice. Heat a skillet over high heat with a bit of oil. Once hot, add the cobia fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Dish

    On each plate, place a generous scoop of aji amarillo mashed potatoes. Top with a blackened cobia fillet. Spoon pico de gallo over the fish, drizzle with citrus pepper mojo, and garnish with lime wedges.

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