Sautéed Orange Roughy With Cinnamon And Thyme Rice

Name: Sautéed Orange Roughy With Cinnamon And Thyme Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients:; 2 lbs. Orange roughy fillets cut into 1 1/2 inch squares; 2 limes juiced; 1/4 cup fresh ground black pepper; 3 cups white minute rice; 3 cups water; 2 tbls thyme; 1 tbsp cinnamon; 1/4 cup veggie oil; 1/2 cup minced onion; 1/4 chopped garlic; 2 tbsp crushed red pepper; 1 tbls paprika; 1 tbls cayenne; 1 tbls turmeric; 4 tbls butter; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tspn brown sugar; 1 large cucumber sliced into finger sized strips; 1 lb. green beans par boiled (4 minutes) and chilled in ice water; 6 ripe roma tomatoes, quartered length wise, halved width wise; 2 ripe avocados chopped into bite size pieces

Servings: persons

Ingredients:
2 lbs. Orange roughy fillets cut into 1 1/2 inch squares
2 limes juiced
1/4 cup fresh ground black pepper
3 cups white minute rice
3 cups water
2 tbls thyme
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 cup veggie oil
1/2 cup minced onion
1/4 chopped garlic
2 tbsp crushed red pepper
1 tbls paprika
1 tbls cayenne
1 tbls turmeric
4 tbls butter
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tspn brown sugar
1 large cucumber sliced into finger sized strips
1 lb. green beans par boiled (4 minutes) and chilled in ice water
6 ripe roma tomatoes, quartered length wise, halved width wise
2 ripe avocados chopped into bite size pieces

1
Prep: Slice the orange roughy into 1 1/2 inch squares and rinse with ice cold water. Cleanse the fish by drenching with lime juice and smoothing with hands. Pour 1/4 cup of fresh ground black pepper over fish and rub in with hands. Set aside in refrigerator.
2
Bring three cups of water to a boil and stir in thyme and cinnamon. Add rice and stir again. Remove from heat and cover with a paper towel between lid and pot (makes rice perfect). Set aside and keep covered until used.
3
Bring a deep large heavy pan to med/hi. Add veggie oil, onions and garlic, turmeric, and crushed red pepper. Saute for 1 minute then add orange roughy, paprika, cayenne. Stir well but gently. Saute for 4 minutes then add butter, white wine, heavy cream, and brown sugar. Again, stir well but gently. Cover and reduce heat to med/low for eight minutes.
4
Serve: Scoop 1 1/2 cups of rice onto middle of plate, concave the center of rice lump. Spoon a bunch of orange roughy pieces into center of rice. Surround rice with cucumber slices and pour remaining sauce from saute pan over orange roughy, rice and cucumbers. Scatter green beans tomatoes and avocado. Finish with salt, pepper and maybe a squeeze of lime.

1971

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

235

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients:, 2 lbs. Orange roughy fillets cut into 1 1/2 inch squares, 2 limes juiced, 1/4 cup fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Sautéed Orange Roughy With Cinnamon And Thyme Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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