Sayadieh Fish and Rice

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) white fish fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cups rice, rinsed
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 3 1/2 cups water or fish stock
• 1/4 cup pine nuts or almonds

Let’s make it

1. Season fish with salt and pepper, lightly dust with flour, and pan-sear in 2 tbsp oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Finish in a 400 F/200 C oven for about 6 minutes until it reaches 145 F/63 C.
2. Cook onions in remaining oil over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes until deeply browned.
3. Add rice, cumin, turmeric, stock, and half the onions. Simmer covered 18 to 20 minutes until rice is tender.
4. Top with fish, nuts, and remaining onions before serving.