01/16/2026
Pan-Seared Fish with Yellow Rice and Spicy Tomato Sauce
Ingredients:
For the fish:
2–3 fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or any white fish)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Lemon juice (optional)
For the yellow rice:
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups water or chicken broth
1/2 tsp turmeric or curry powder
1/4 cup mixed vegetables (green beans, carrots, peas)
1 tbsp oil or butter
Salt to taste
For the tomato sauce:
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, grated or blended
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook the rice:
Heat oil or butter in a pot. Add rice, turmeric, salt, and vegetables. Stir well, add water or broth, cover, and cook on low heat until rice is tender.
Prepare the sauce:
Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion until soft. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thick.
Cook the fish:
Season fish with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook fish on medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Add lemon juice if desired.
Serve:
Plate the yellow rice, top with tomato sauce, and serve with the pan-seared fish.
Enjoy your delicious homemade meal! 😋