Spice Rubbed Fish With Lemony Rice Recipes

LEMON PEPPER FISH WITH BUTTER LEMON RICE

Steps:

• 1. Rinse fish and pat dry. Mix seasoning blend and set aside. Coat fish and olive oil and lemon juice. Season both sides of fish with spice blend. Marinate fish in the refrigerator covered for 1 hour or overnight. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove fish from refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Top fish with butter wedges and sliced lemon. Bake fish at 425 degrees for 25 minutes. Broil for 2 minutes to brown the top of the fish.
• 2. FOR THE RICE Add broth, butter, lemon juice, parsley and spices to water, bring to boil. Stir in rice, cover, reduce heat to low and cook 17 minutes. Turn off fire. Allow rice to steam about 5 more minutes

LEMON AND DILL SEASONING FOR FISH AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• COMBINE all ingredients into a small container and shake well.
• STORE tightly sealed in a cool, dry place and shake well before using.
• SPRINKLE over fresh fish before baking, broiling, grilling or steaming, or over fresh vegetables before steaming.
• SUGGESTION TO FURTHER ENHANCE SEASONED FISH: Coat first lightly with olive oil before seasoning. Add a small pinch of dried tarragon or crushed rosemary, then cook as desired.
• TO PREPARE SEASONED RICE: Use 1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon and Dill Seasoning with each 1 cup water used for steaming rice. Or, you can use a portion of bouillon with water (2 cups water + 1 cup rice + 1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon and Dill Seasoning + 1 cube or teaspoon bouillon). To further compliment fish and seafood dishes add 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon. Bring to a boil over stovetop for one minute. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Serves 4.
• TO PREPARE SEASONED RICE PILAF: Saute 1 tablespoon of 3/4-inch broken spaghetti or orzo pasta with 1 tablespoon slivered almonds in 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil until golden. Add 2 cups low-sodium broth, 1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon and Dill Seasoning, 1 cup rice, and 1 teaspoon capers if desired. Bring to a boil over stovetop for one minute. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. For Greek-style pilaf add a pinch each dried crushed mint and oregano before boiling, then fluff rice with 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese after steaming. Serves 4.