Nutty rice snapper

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Ingredients: 
  • 2kg whole snapper
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  • Seasoning
  • 60g butter
  • 1 medium brown onion (150g), chopped finely
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 2 teaspoons mild curry powder
  • 2 cups cooked long grain rice
  • ½ cup (75g) pistachios, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat –leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind
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Preparation: 

Preparation time 20 minutes, cooking time1 hour 10 minutes.

 

1. Score fish three times on each side.


2. Fill cavity of fish with seasoning, wrap in lightly oiled foil.


3. Place fish on heated oiled barbecue or grill, cook covered about 1 hour or until cooked through.

 

Seasoning: melt butter in medium frying pan, cook onion and garlic until onion is soft. Add spices, cook, and stirring until fragrant. Combine onion mixture, rice, nuts, herbs and rind in large bowl.


Serves 8, per serving 14.6g fat, 1687kj.