Spice-Dusted Fish with Lemon Rice

Name: Spice-Dusted Fish with Lemon Rice
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped; 1 cup basmati rice; 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional); 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 cups low-sodium store-bought chicken broth; 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch half-moons; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 1 pound cod or other firm white-fleshed fish, cut into 4 fillets; 2 teaspoons Coriander Spice Mix (recipe follows)

December 22, 2011

FLAVOR BOOSTER A potent spice blend is sprinkled over the fish before it is steamed atop rice, making up for any lack of crust the fish might get from pan-searing in butter or oil. The same mixture could also be rubbed over chicken or pork tenderloin before roasting or grilling.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped

1 cup basmati rice

1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 cups low-sodium store-bought chicken broth

1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch half-moons

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1 pound cod or other firm white-fleshed fish, cut into 4 fillets

2 teaspoons Coriander Spice Mix (recipe follows)

Preparation

Step 1
In a wide, medium saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in rice and poppy seeds (if using) and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add lemon zest and juice, broth, and zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 13 minutes.
Step 2
Pat dry fish and sprinkle spice mix over tops, dividing evenly. Arrange fish snugly in a single layer, spice side up, on top of rice; cover and cook until rice is tender and fish is opaque throughout, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.
nutrition information
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 348
Step 5
Fat: 5g (3g Saturated Fat)
Step 6
Protein: 32g
Step 7
Carbohydrates: 41g
Step 8
Fiber: 2g

Everyday Food: Light

TagsBasmati Rice Rice Rice & Grains Zucchini Squash Vegetable Lemon Citrus Fruit Cod Fish Seafood Main Dinner Nut Free Gluten Free One-Pot Meals Weeknight Meals Easy Quick 30 Minutes or Less Simmer Cookbooks

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