Fish Gyro's & Rice

 Fish Gyro's & Rice  

I had some Greek Pita Bread left over and thought, Mmm, how would a Fish Gyro be? So I found out. Sounds weird but tastes divine.

1/2 pound      Cod fillets

3 tbsps.          Garlic olive oil (Substitute extra virgin olive oil)

1 tbsp             Lemon juice (fresh if possible)

1 tsp               Pepper

1/4 tsp            Salt

1 tsp               Chili flakes (optional)

1 tsp               Mexican spicy seasoning (optional)

Sauce

1/4 cup          Plain Greek yogurt

3/4 cup          Light mayonnaise

1/2 large        Cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out

2 cloves         Garlic, pressed and then finely minced.

1 tbsp            Lemon juice (fresh if possible)

1 tbsp            Extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp              Dried dill

1 tsp+           Chili paste (mild, med., or hot)

1/4 tsp          Salt

Gyro Fixin's 

2-4               Soft pita breads

1/2 cup        Cherry tomatoes halved

1/2               Red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup        Shredded lettuce (optional)

1/2 cup        Shredded Cheese

Grate the cucumber into a bowl, press and drain. Add the yogurt, mayo, and chili paste. You can replace the past with hot sauce of your choice if desired. Stir in the oil and lemon juice along with the dill and garlic mix thoroughly and place in the fridge.

Prepare the toppings and store in fridge. 

Heat the oven to 400 degrees.

Place oil in skillet. Set heat to med/high. Place fish and flip over a couple of times to coat in oil. Add lemon juice and seasonings. Cook until flakey. 

Before servicing place the pita's on the oven rack for 2 minutes. Then place the fish on the pita, your choice of the fixin's and drizzle the sauce over it. 

Rice

I use 3/4 cup of Jasmine rice. Soak for 10 minutes. In the sauce pan heat some oil and then place the soaked rice in and stir for a while until heated on med/high. Add 1 1/2 cups water turn to high and bring to a boil Add can of spicy diced tomatoes with juice, bring to a boil. Cover and lower temp to low for 20 minutes. Stir at off and on, you may need to add a little more water. 

Enjoy!