Description
Enjoy a delicious and wholesome meal with this easy-to-make Baked Fish Rice recipe. Tender white fish fillets are baked to perfection on a bed of flavorful rice, creating a satisfying one-pan dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup coconut milk or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the rice: In a large oven-safe baking dish, combine rinsed rice, broth, coconut milk, olive oil, onion, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add fish: Place fish fillets on top of the rice mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Bake: Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes until rice is tender and fish is cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use a firm white fish for best results.
- You can add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
