Baja Fish

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Step 1

Wash and dry all produce. Halve tomatoes. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Mince cilantro. Zest and quarter lime. Mince chili.

Step 2

Melt 1 TBSP butter in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add half the scallion whites and ¼ tsp turmeric (you’ll use more later); cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice, ¾ cup water, stock concentrate, and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, cilantro, remaining scallion whites, and juice from half a lime. Season with salt and pepper. If you like spicy food, stir in chili to taste.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, a large squeeze of lime juice, and as much lime zest as you like. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Pat fish dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper. Season flesh sides with turmeric. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add fish skin sides down and cook until skin is crispy, 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook until fish is opaque and cooked through, 2-3 minutes more.

Step 6

Fluff rice with a fork; stir in scallion greens and 1 TBSP butter and season with salt and pepper. Divide between plates. Top rice with fish; garnish with salsa fresca and crema. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.