An Easy Fish Fillet Recipe | Delicious Lebanese Sayadieh

Welcome back to my channel! Today, we’re diving into the rich flavors of Lebanese cuisine with a dish known as Sayadieh. This savory and aromatic fish recipe is perfect for any occasion. We’ll be using tender fish fillets, caramelized onions, and a blend of warm spices to create a dish that's bursting with Middle Eastern flavors. Let's get started!
Ingredients:
1 kg fish fillets (such as sea bass, snapper, or cod)
2 cups long-grain rice (soaked for 30 minutes before cooking)
3 large onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup of olive oil
2 tbsp slivered almonds
Spice mix for the rice:
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Fish marinade:
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp paprika
2 tablespoon olive oil
Marinade the Fish
Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels.
Marinade the fish with the spice mix.
Let the fish marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.
Caramelize the Onions
Start by slicing 3 large onions.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add sliced onions.
Cook until golden brown (20-25 minutes).
Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Toast the Almonds
In a small pan, toast 2 tbsp slivered almonds over medium heat.
Stir constantly until golden brown.
Remove almonds and set aside.
Prepare and Cook the Fish
Preheat your oven to (175°C).
Bake the fish fillets in the oven for about 3-4 minutes per side.
Prepare the Rice
Heat for 5 minutes ¼ cup of olive oil.
Add 2 cups of soaked rice and stir to coat with oil.
Stir in the spices.
Pour in 4 cups of water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
Assemble the Sayadieh
Spread rice on a serving platter.
Place cooked fish fillets on top of rice.
Garnish with toasted almonds and caramelized onions.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
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