Citrus Roughy w/ Saffron Rice
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
For Fish:4 - 6oz orange roughy fillets1/4 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon margarine or butter1/2 teaspoon sugardash of salt1/2 teaspoon cornstarch For Rice:1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup basmati rice2 cups water2 whole cloves 1/8 teaspoon saffron or turmeric
Preheat oven to 350
1. Thaw fish, if frozen. In a small bowl combine orange peel, orange juice, water, lemon juice, margarine or butter, sugar, ginger, and salt.
2. Place fish on the unheated, lightly greased rack of a small broiler pan. Brush fish with some of the orange mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven; keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine remaining orange mixture and cornstarch. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
4. Over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium). Cook, stirring, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup basmati rice, 2 cups water, 2 whole cloves, and 1/8 teaspoon saffron or turmeric. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Salt and pepper to taste.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHINACAT75.
1. Thaw fish, if frozen. In a small bowl combine orange peel, orange juice, water, lemon juice, margarine or butter, sugar, ginger, and salt.
2. Place fish on the unheated, lightly greased rack of a small broiler pan. Brush fish with some of the orange mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven; keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine remaining orange mixture and cornstarch. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
4. Over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium). Cook, stirring, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup basmati rice, 2 cups water, 2 whole cloves, and 1/8 teaspoon saffron or turmeric. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Salt and pepper to taste.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHINACAT75.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 238.1
- Total Fat: 8.2 g
- Cholesterol: 40.4 mg
- Sodium: 280.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 21.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 32.5 g
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