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Hatch Chile Fish

Hatch Chile Fish

Hatch Chile Fish is a vibrant, flavorful meal that blends smoky chiles with tender salmon and creamy sauce. Perfect for quick dinners or special occasions, this Spicy Salmon Dish is a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 1100 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon and Rice:

  • 2 salmon fillets 6–8 oz/170–225g each
  • 1 tbsp 15ml olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups 400g cooked white rice

For the Green Chile Sauce:

  • 3 poblano peppers
  • 2 hatch green chiles
  • 1 jalapeño pepper
  • 2 –3 handfuls fresh cilantro sprigs about ½ cup/10g
  • 1 ½ handfuls baby spinach about ¾ cup/15g
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp 5g dried oregano
  • ½ tbsp 3g ground cumin
  • 1 Spanish onion quartered
  • cup 80ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup 240ml heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp 60g unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp 16g all-purpose flour

For the Herb Salad:

  • 2 ears corn husked (or 1 cup/150g frozen corn kernels)
  • 5 radishes thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup 5g chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup 25g thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 tbsp 15ml Italian dressing

For Serving and Garnish:

  • Chicharrón pieces optional
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

Grill Peppers and Corn

  • I preheat the grill to medium-high. I grill 3 poblano peppers, 2 hatch chiles, 1 jalapeño, and 2 ears corn, turning peppers every 2 minutes for 4 minutes until charred, and corn for 5 minutes per side. I let them cool slightly.

Make Green Chile Purée

  • I peel the charred skin from the peppers and chiles, removing stems and some seeds for less heat. In a food processor, I blend the peppers, chiles, 2–3 handfuls cilantro, 1 ½ handfuls spinach, 1 quartered onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp oregano, ½ tbsp cumin, and ⅓ cup stock into a thick purée for Spicy Salmon Dish.

Prepare Green Chile Sauce

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, I melt 2 tbsp butter, add 2 tbsp flour, and whisk for 1 minute to form a roux. I add the chile purée and 1 cup heavy cream, whisking until boiling. I simmer for 5–10 minutes, adding stock if too thick, and season with salt and pepper.

Make Herb Salad

  • I slice kernels from the grilled corn, then toss with 5 sliced radishes, ¼ cup cilantro, ¼ cup red onion, and 1 tbsp Italian dressing in a bowl. I set it aside.

Broil Salmon

  • I preheat the oven to broil. I rub a cast iron skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil, season 2 salmon fillets with salt and pepper, and broil for 3–4 minutes until just cooked (145°F internally). I let them rest for 2 minutes.

Cook Rice

  • I cook 2 cups rice per package instructions, fluff with a fork, and keep warm.

Assemble and Serve

  • For Hatch Chile Fish, I plate a scoop of rice, top with a salmon fillet, spoon over green chile sauce, and add a handful of herb salad. I garnish with chicharrón, lime wedges, and cilantro leaves.

Notes

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