Surfside Skillet

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 10-ounce package frozen peas and carrots, thawed
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 teaspoon salt, divided
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 * 1 1/2 pounds sole, flounder, or other fish fillets
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/4 teaspoon paprika
 * 1 tablespoon chopped chives
 * 6 tablespoons sour cream for garnish
 * 6 thin lemon or lime slices for garnish
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

 * 1) Combine peas and carrots, rice, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, white pepper and lemon juice in large skillet.
 * 2) Bring to a boil.
 * 3) Stir, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
 * 4) Top rice mixture with fish fillets.
 * 5) Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and with black pepper; sprinkle with paprika and chives.
 * 6) Continue to cook, covered, 5 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender and fish flakes easily with fork.
 * 7) Arrange fillets over rice on serving dish.
 * 8) Garnish each serving with dollop of sour cream and slice of lemon.