Pan-Seared Fish with Fluffy Rice & Fresh Garden Salad 🐟🍚 Light healthy plate — the ultimate quick dinner idea!

 

📝 Ingredients :

For the Pan-Seared Fish

3 white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or basa)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp salt

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tbsp butter

For the Rice

1 cup jasmine rice

2 cups water

Pinch salt

For the Fresh Garden Salad

1 cup lettuce, chopped

½ cup cucumber, sliced

½ cup tomatoes, diced

¼ cup carrots, shredded

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

🍽️ How to Make It :

1️⃣ Season the Fish Fillets

Pat fish dry and season with paprika, garlic, salt, pepper,

and lemon juice. This creates the best pan seared fish

recipe, a quick healthy dinner, and a light seafood

comfort meal.

2️⃣ Sear the Fish

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook the fish 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky

for the perfect crispy fish fillet, a restaurant-style seafood

dish, and an easy weeknight dinner win.

3️⃣ Cook the Fluffy Rice

Rinse rice and cook with water and salt until tender. Fluff

with a fork to create the best fluffy jasmine rice, an easy

rice side dish, and the perfect base for seafood meals.

4️⃣ Prepare the Fresh Salad

Combine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and shredded

carrots. Toss with olive oil and lemon juice for a fresh

healthy salad bowl, a colorful balanced dinner, and a

light refreshing side dish.

5️⃣ Plate the Meal

Serve the golden fish alongside rice and the crisp salad.

This creates the best healthy fish dinner, a balanced

homemade meal, and a simple nutritious plate.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total

Time: 25 minutes | Serving: 2 persons