Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsPaisano CafePescado Poblano Recipe

Pescado Poblano Recipe

Inspired by Paisano Cafe
Time30m
Serves4

Fresh pan fried tilapia smothered with poblano pepper sauce, roasted corn and sun dried tomatoes served with Mexican rice.

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Ingredients

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Pescado Poblano

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Poblano Sauce

    Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame until charred. Place them in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes to steam. Peel off the skin, remove seeds, and chop the peppers.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sauce

    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent. Add the roasted poblano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes and then blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Pan-Fry the Tilapia

    In another skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the roasted corn and sun-dried tomatoes to the poblano sauce, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for a few minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Plate the tilapia, top with the poblano sauce mixture, and serve alongside Mexican rice. Garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro.

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