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Baked Fish and Rice

This Baked Fish and Rice is a complete meal that comes together in one baking dish, making it a good choice for a busy night when everyone’s hungry.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: seafood
Servings: 8
Calories: 263kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds cod fresh or frozen & thawed
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions divided
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon fresh parsley + more for garnish
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese finely shredded
  • 1 lemon sliced for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, then grease a 9x13 baking dish. Add rice and broth to the prepared baking dish.
    broth and rice in baking dish
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
    cooked rice in baking dish
  • Top rice with ½ cup crispy friend onions and cod filets, drizzle oil on top of fish, then season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    onions and seasoned fish on top of rice
  • Place butter cubes on top of fish filets. Cover pan tightly with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
    butter added to top of fish
  • Uncover, top with remaining crispy fried onions, fresh parsley, and parmesan, then bake an additional 5 minutes or until fish is cooked through and flakey.
    baked fish and rice in a baking dish
  • Garnish with additional fresh parsley, then serve with lemon wedges or slices.
    Baked Fish and Rice on a plate

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg