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    Home » Recipes » Seafood » Jalapeño Fish Pasta

    Jalapeño Fish Pasta

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted August 10, 2015 By Maggie Unzueta

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    This delicious dish will have you licking the plate. Don't fear the jalapeno. It's not too spicy but still adds a bit of a kick.
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    Jalapeno Fish Pasta

    I’m sure you can figure out how this recipe came about. I was making fish one day, and it got stuck to the pan. I guess I didn’t add enough oil. Who hasn’t done that, right? So, I broke it up in the pan. If you want to cut it up before cooking, go for it. This is lazy Maggie’s quick way of making Jalapeño Fish Pasta, and it’s delicious!

    Cod fish

    I’m using cod for my Jalapeño Fish Pasta. It’s a mild not very fishy fish. You can use any type of white fish for this dish – tilapia, halibut, bass, sole.

    Plain Yogurt

    If you prefer to use Greek yogurt, it is already tangy. You might need to adjust the lime amount, or it will come out too pungent. You can also use sour cream, but remember that sour cream is salty. Again, adjust the salt to your liking.

    Fish

    Jalapeño Fish Pasta reminds me of the time I spent in Tabasco, Mexico. The area provides tons of fish and seafood because of the Gulf of Mexico and the many rivers that run through the state. If you’re not a spicy food eater, take the jalapeño out. It will still come out delicious. iBuen provecho!

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    A long piece of white cod fish.

    Jalapeno Fish Pasta

    This delicious dish will have you licking the plate. Don't fear the jalapeno. It's not too spicy but still adds a bit of a kick.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • ½ package penne pasta
    • Olive Oil
    • 2 cod fish or any white fish
    • salt
    • pepper
    • 1 jalapeno finely diced
    • ¼ Onion finely diced
    • 1 tablespoon Cumin
    • Juice of 2 Lime
    • 1 6- ounce Plain Yogurt container
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • Cilantro chopped

    Instructions

    • Cook pasta according to the directions on the package.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
    • In the meantime, salt and pepper the fish.
    • Place fish in the skillet and cook 3 minutes on each side.
    • With a spatula, break up the fish into pieces.
    • Add the jalapeño, onion, more salt and pepper.
    • Cook until the onion is translucent, about 2 minutes.
    • Turn off the heat.
    • In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, and a dash of salt.
    • Taste the yogurt sauce for good measure.
    • Add cooked pasta and yogurt sauce to the fish and mix well.
    • Top with chopped cilantro.
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 1059mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    Jalapeno Fish Pasta

    Filed Under: Seafood

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Joann Woolley

      August 10, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      I need to add this simple dish to my repertoire!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 11, 2015 at 3:40 pm

        Please do. You’ll love this one!

        Reply
    2. Stacie

      July 11, 2019 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t say I’ve ever had fish done this way before. It looks really good. I love the heat of the jalapeno.

      Reply
    3. Chad

      July 11, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      Reading this post made me so hungry!!! I would love to try it, hopefully over the weekend. Thanks a lot.

      Reply
    4. Explore The 6

      July 11, 2019 at 3:58 pm

      I’ve never mixed fish with my pasta before but this sure does look yummy! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Sondra Barker

      July 12, 2019 at 1:45 am

      This looks absolutely delicious! I would have never thought of the fish and jalepeno combo but this makes me want to try it out ASAP -Sondra Barker @cuisineandtravel.com

      Reply
    6. Yeah Lifestyle

      July 12, 2019 at 2:53 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea using broken up fish, and the recipe looks delicious and super healthy as well!

      Reply
    7. Shannon Lyon

      July 12, 2019 at 3:57 pm

      We love jalapenos in everything! Great idea with pasta!

      Reply
    8. Rhonda Albom

      July 12, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      This is a dish made for hubby. He’s not a great fan of fish but the jalapenos and lime would definitely make him notice (and enjoy).

      Reply
    9. kumamonjeng

      July 13, 2019 at 6:24 am

      5 stars
      Very interesting dish and I am going to try it out and see if my family like it. Glad that fish is used, full of protein.

      Reply
    10. Alexandra Cook

      July 13, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      I have never tried a f ish pasta and this looks something that my kids would really love. I need to try making this.

      Reply
    11. Shannon Gurnee

      July 15, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      I love fish and I love pasta, but I’ve never tried this combination before. I would definitely try this recipe though. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    12. Myrah Duque

      July 15, 2019 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      Now this is an interesting recipe! I like it! I’ve ever had pasta and fish together like this. It looks really great. I can umagine the kick the jalapeno gives ut.

      Reply

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