Baked Tilapia, Steamed White Rice and Lemon Herb Butter Drizzle

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup long-grain white rice
• 2.25 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the rice

   • Place the rice in a fine-mesh sieve.
   • Rinse under cold running water for about 1-2 minutes, swishing the grains with your hand.
   • Continue rinsing until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and ensures fluffy rice.
   • Drain the rice completely.
2. 2

   Cook the rice

   • Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
   • Once boiling, give it one quick stir to prevent sticking.
   • Immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the saucepan with the lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
3. 3

   Rest the rice

   • After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat. Do not lift the lid.
   • Let the rice stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes. This allows the grains to steam and become tender.
4. 4

   Fluff and serve

   • Remove the lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork or a rice paddle.
   • Serve warm as a side dish.

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 2 pcs garlic (cloves, minced)
• 1 tsp lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp fresh chives (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt the butter and cook the garlic

   • In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low-medium heat until it's just foaming.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to let it brown or it will taste bitter.
2. 2

   Combine the sauce ingredients

   • Remove the saucepan from the heat.
   • Immediately stir in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, chives, and dill.
   • Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
   • Mix everything together until well combined.
3. 3

   Serve the drizzle

   • Let the sauce sit for a minute to allow the flavors to meld together.
   • Drizzle the warm sauce over grilled fish, chicken, steamed vegetables, or potatoes before serving.