
Fish with rice
Description
Today I'll prepare a kind of fish paella, a variation of the national Spanish dish. It can be made with seafood, meat, or vegetables. I cook everything from start to finish in one single dish. You can prepare this meal in advance and simply reheat it in the microwave.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the butter in a saucepan and melt it, then add the olive oil. Peel and mince the garlic and onion, then add them to the saucepan. Add the frozen peas and chopped tomatoes, mix well.
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Step 2
Rinse the rice and place it in a saucepan. Pour in 2.5 cups of water, add saffron, salt, ground black pepper, lemon juice, paprika, and half of the chopped parsley bunch.
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Step 3
Cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, gradually adding water if the rice seems dry.
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Step 4
Wash the tilapia fillet and cut into large pieces. Season the fish with a mixture of salt and pepper, then place it on the rice.
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Step 5
Cover the pot with a lid and place it in a preheated oven at 175 degrees for 8 minutes, then remove the pot and turn the fish over, baking for another 8 minutes.
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Step 6
Garnish the finished dish with the remaining parsley and lime, and drizzle with lemon juice.