Ingredients
Scale
Gathering your ingredients is half the fun! Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this delectable dish:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 2 limes
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 snapper fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice by combining it with water (or broth), olive oil, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender.
- Mix lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
- Season snapper fillets with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then grill for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Fluff the cooked rice and fold in the cilantro lime mixture.
- Serve the rice with grilled snapper on top, garnished with additional lime and cilantro.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with a side of vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg