Herbed Rice with Pan-Fried Trout

Name: Herbed Rice with Pan-Fried Trout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 to 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups (345 g) basmati rice; 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 6 tbsp (85 g) cold butter, cubed; 1 cup (45 g) mix of parsley, cilantro and dill, finely chopped; 1 1/2 lb (675 g) trout fillet, with skin, cut into portions; 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour

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Preparation 15 MIN

Cooking 25 MIN
Servings 4

Our colleague Razak told us about this lucky combo: In Iran, where she was born, fish symbolize life and herbs represent rebirth. Cuts of freshwater fish, like these fillets of trout, benefit from simple pan-frying to emphasize the delicate texture and taste. Long-grain basmati rice is made vibrant with a stain of saffron—sunny, earthy and fragrant—and an invigorating mixture of herbs worked in with a pat of butter.

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth
1 1/2 cups (345 g) basmati rice
1/2 tsp saffron threads
6 tbsp (85 g) cold butter, cubed
1 cup (45 g) mix of parsley, cilantro and dill, finely chopped
1 1/2 lb (675 g) trout fillet, with skin, cut into portions
2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour

Preparation

In a large non-stick skillet, bring the chicken broth to a boil with the rice and saffron. Season with salt and pepper. Lower the heat, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Carefully add 1/4 cup (55 g) of the butter and the herbs. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, dredge the fish fillet in the flour and shake to remove any excess. Season with salt and pepper.
In a non-stick skillet over high heat, melt the remaining butter. Brown the fish for 3 minutes or until fully cooked, turning halfway through cooking.
Serve the herbed rice with pan-fried trout alongside Persian herb frittata (see recipe), if desired.

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Herbed Rice with Pan-Fried Trout

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