Easy Garlic Fish Rice Plate Recipe That Bursts with Flavor

This Garlic Fish Rice Plate is a comforting dish bursting with flavor that combines garlic-infused fish and fluffy rice, making it an ideal quick meal any night.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 plates

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish and Garlic Sauce

4 fillets white fish like cod or tilapia
3 cloves garlic freshly minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
to taste salt and pepper

For the Rice

1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon butter

Optional Garnishes and Add-ins

to taste fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
to taste chili flakes for heat

Equipment

Pan
Saucepan
Fine-Mesh Sieve

Method

How to Make Garlic Fish Rice Plate

Rinse rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water until it runs clear, removing excess starch for fluffy grains.
In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice, broth, and butter. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes until tender.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until soft and fragrant but not browned.
Season fish fillets with salt and pepper, place in garlic oil, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until opaque and flaky.
Remove skillet from heat, drizzle fresh lemon juice over fish, and let rest for 1 minute.
Optional: Sprinkle extra parsley on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and ensure to rinse rice thoroughly for fluffy results.

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