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Portuguese Fish Fillets with Tomato Rice Recipe

This delicious and popular Portuguese fish fillets with tomato rice recipe (receita de filetes de pescada com arroz de tomate), makes a great meal.
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Portuguese Fish Fillets with Tomato Rice Recipe

Preparation time 20 min
Cooking Time 45 min
Ready In1 h 35 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

Ingredients

Tomato Rice1 and 1/2 cups of short-grain rice3 cloves of garlic, minced1 medium onion, chopped3 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped1 red or green bell pepper, sliced thin1/2 cup of tomato sauce1/2 cup of parsley, chopped1/2 cup of coriander or extra parsley, chopped3 cups of water or vegetable brothSalt, to tasteOlive oil (to taste)Hake Filets2 lbs of frozen or fresh boneless, skinless hake fillets (you could also use flounder or cod)4 to 5 large garlic cloves, sliced thin1 lemon, halved2 to 3 eggs, beatenFlour, for breadingSea salt (to taste)Olive oil for frying
Tomato Rice1 and 1/2 cups of short-grain rice3 cloves of garlic, minced1 medium onion, chopped3 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped1 red or green bell pepper, sliced thin1/2 cup of tomato sauce1/2 cup of parsley, chopped1/2 cup of coriander or extra parsley, chopped3 cups of water or vegetable brothSalt, to tasteOlive oil (to taste)Hake Filets2 lbs of frozen or fresh boneless, skinless hake fillets (you could also use flounder or cod)4 to 5 large garlic cloves, sliced thin1 lemon, halved2 to 3 eggs, beatenFlour, for breadingSea salt (to taste)Olive oil for frying
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Preparation

Tomato Rice

  1. In a large pot, heat the chopped onion and garlic in olive oil, add the peppers and cook until it becomes a bit soft, seasoning with a bit of salt.
  2. Add the chopped tomato and dry rice, mix a bit, then add the water (seasoned with salt) or broth, cover and bring to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Once rice is 3/4 of the way cooked, add the tomato sauce, mix well and continue to cook on low, stirring more frequently to keep from sticking, and checking the seasoning.
  5. Once rice is fully-cooked, it should should still be wet, do not let the rice become dry.
  6. Stir in the chopped parsley or coriander and it’s ready to serve.

Pan-Fried Hake Fillets

  1. Season the fillets with salt, juice of half a lemon and sliced garlic, mix well and let marinate for about 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Heat up the olive oil in a large sauce pan, fill to about a half-inch with oil, keep the heat on medium to medium high (too high will burn the fish before it cooks it).
  3. You can test the oil to see if it’s ready with a dash of flour or water to see if it sizzles.
  4. Take fillets directly from marinade and coat in flour, then in egg.
  5. Gently place coated fillets into pan, about two at a time, turning a couple of times until golden brown.
  6. Remove and place on a paper-towels, also cover with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
  7. Serve immediately with the rice.
Recipe Credit: catavino.net
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