Pescado en Pipián Verde con Pico de Gallo (Fish in Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce)
Flaky white fish gently poached in green pumpkin seed sauce and topped with fresh, zingy pico de gallo.
Made with Fresh pico de gallo and Green mole (pipian verde). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.45 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice, boil it in 400 ml water with the salt, cover and cook on the lowest heat for 12 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes.
12 min - 2
Pour your ready made green mole, pipian verde (see the base recipe) into a wide pan with the 100 ml water. Warm over a low heat for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Slide in the fish fillets in a single layer, spoon sauce over them and cover. Cook very gently for 6 to 8 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
7 min - 4
Spoon your ready made pico de gallo (see the base recipe) over the fish just before serving.
- 5
Serve with the rice, the sauce spooned over and lime wedges.
Tips
- Keep the sauce at a bare simmer. Fast boiling breaks up the fish and can split the sauce.
- Use thick, even fillets so they cook at the same pace.
- Do not stir after adding the fish. Spoon sauce over it instead.
Storing and freezing
Best fresh. Cool leftovers within 1 hour and keep for 1 day in the fridge, then reheat gently until steaming hot all through.
Questions
What fish works best?
Firm white fish such as hake, cod, haddock or pollock. Salmon also works but gives a richer result.
Can I use frozen fish?
Yes, defrost fully in the fridge overnight, then dry it well before cooking.
Is it very hot?
No, it is medium. The pico de gallo adds fresh heat, so leave out the chilli there if you want it milder.
More made with fresh pico de gallo
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.