Sayadieh Spiced Fish and Rice

Sayadieh Spiced Fish and Rice

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Middle-eastern · 55 min · Fish · pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein

556 cal 38g protein 56g carbs 20g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3/4 lb firm white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
  • 3/4 cup basmati rice
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Fry thinly sliced onions in oil until very dark brown, 15 minutes; reserve half for garnish.
  2. Blend the other half of the onions with 3 cups water to make a dark caramel broth.
  3. Season fish with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and salt; sear 3 minutes per side and remove.
  4. Cook the rinsed rice in the onion broth, covered, until tender, 18 minutes.
  5. Toast the almonds in a dry pan until golden.
  6. Mound the rice, lay the fish on top, and garnish with crispy onions, almonds, and lemon.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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