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Pan Fried Sea Bream on Saffron Rice
Pan Fried Sea Bream on Saffron Rice

Pan Fried Sea Bream on Saffron Rice

with Chorizo, Parsley and Lemon

Well, this is something pretty special! Lemon-infused sea bream sits atop a generous portion of golden rice. Inspired by a Spanish paella, it's studded with juicy chicken pieces and scented with saffron. For a final flourish, everything gets finished off with a touch of parsley and lemon oil.

Allergens:
Fish

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total40 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1

Onion

1

Garlic Clove**

1

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1

Green Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1

Flat Leaf Parsley

½

Lemon

10

Chicken Stock Paste

1

Saffron

60

Chorizo

175

Risotto Rice

2

Sea Bream Fillets

(Contains: Fish)

Not included in your delivery

1

Olive Oil

450

Water for the Rice

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)739 kcal
Energy (kJ)3091 kJ
Fat28 g
of which saturates7 g
Carbohydrate83 g
of which sugars10 g
Protein36 g
Salt2.6 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Zester
Chopping Board
Baking Tray
Garlic Press
Kettle
Knife
Oven dish
Medium Saucepan
Measuring Cups
Bowl
Grill Pan

Instructions

Prep the Veggies
1

Preheat your oven to 200°C and put the kettle on to boil. Halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Halve the peppers, discard the core and seeds and slice thinly. Put the pepper slices on a baking tray, drizzle with oil, a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside. Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all). Zest the lemon, then cut into wedges.

Start the Rice
2

Pour the boiling water (see ingredient for amount) into a measuring jug and add the chicken stock and saffron powder. Stir to dissolve. Add some oil to a large ovenproof saucepan on medium-high heat (if you don't have one, transfer to an ovenproof dish later). When hot, add the chorizo and fry until starting to brown, 2-3 mins. Add the onion, and cook until soft, 5 mins. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add the Rice
3

Add the rice, stir to coat in the oil and spices. Add the stock and bring the mixture to the boil (then transfer to an ovenproof dish if necessary). Cover with a tight-fitting lid (or foil), cook on the middle shelf of your oven for 20-25 mins. TIP: Check after 20 mins to see if the rice is cooked and the liquid absorbed. Roast the peppers on the middle shelf of your oven until soft and charred, 15-20 mins, then remove and set aside.

Marinate the Fish
4

Meanwhile, place the sea bream in a mixing bowl and add half the lemon zest, the oil (see ingredients for amount) and a pinch of salt. Rub the flavours all over the fish and set aside. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands after handling raw fish.

Cook the Fish
5

About 5 minutes before the rice is ready, put a frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil). Once hot, carefully lay in the sea bream fillets, skin-side down. Cook until the edges begin to brown and the skin is crispy, 3-4 mins (don't move them during this time) then turn and cook for 2-3 mins on the other side. Remove your pan from the heat. IMPORTANT: The fish is cooked when opaque all the way through.

Finish and Serve
6

When the rice is ready, remove it from your oven and leave to cool for a couple of minutes. Stir the peppers into the rice with the remaining lemon zest, the parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Add a splash of water to loosen if needed, then taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Share between your bowls, top with the sea bream skin-side up. Serve with the remaining lemon wedges to squeeze over at the table. Enjoy!

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