My Haddock Fillet with Garlic-Baby Bella Mushrooms Cauliflower Rice and Pesto

After all we ate during Thanksgiving week (including leftovers) nothing feels better than a flaky white fish with cauliflower rice, mushrooms and pesto. I love Thanksgiving, however, it also comes with gaining few extra pounds that I don’t need. My strategy? I take a week of light meals with tons of salads, fruits, and vegetables. The extra pounds will be gone in no time. Remember, I have to be ready again for Christmas in few days, smile!
 
Today I cooked Haddock, another flaky and delicious white fish. It marinates well and cooks fast; two advantages that no doubt meets most of our primary goals in the kitchen. Now please be patient with me, since the ingredients list looks like a lot but they are not overwhelming. Trust me, it is so worth it!
 
Approximate Prep and Cooking Time: Under 30 Minutes
Approximate Cost: $13.72 or $6.86 per serving
Servings: 2 (Just for this recipe, but the Haddock package is good for 4 servings)
 
A. Ingredients for the Fish ($7.32)
2 Haddock fillet ($6.52) ***
1 tsp. lemon pepper (.15)
1 tsp. Paprika (.15)
1 ½ tsp. Angie’s Basting Oil (.30)
¼ tsp. Turmeric (.10)
¼ tsp. ground cumin (.10)
*** 1.45 lb./ pack cost $ 13.04 and renders 4 meals at $3.26 ea.
 
B. Ingredients for the Cauliflower Rice $5.15
1 ½ tsp. Angie’s Basting Oil (.30)
6 cloves chopped garlic (.30
8 chopped baby Bella mushrooms ($1.35)
½ tsp. lemon pepper (.15)
½ cup chicken stock (.40)
2 cups cauliflower rice (1.40)
1 cup of chopped broccoli ($1.25)
 
C. Ingredients for Garnishing 1.25
2 tbsp. Pesto (make my recipe or use store bought) (.80)
1 tbsp. chopped scallions (.15)
1 lemon (.30)
 
Directions
a. Season the haddock with the ingredients listed under item A.
b. Make the cauliflower rice with the ingredients listed under item B.
c. Sauté all the veggies in a skillet and add the cauliflower and broccoli last.
d. Pan sear the haddock in another skillet with its oil.
e. Before serving, garnish with the ingredients listed under C.