Shark is an uncommon yet increasingly popular choice of fish. Being virtually boneless, it easily adapts to various seasonings and cooking techniques, from baking and frying to steaming. If you enjoy light and aromatic meals, shark paired with lemon and rice is an ideal choice.
Ingredients:
- 300 g rice
- 2 shark steaks (400 g)
- 100g peas
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly chopped parsley
Preparation:
Wash and pat dry the shark steaks. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the juice of half a lemon. Let them marinate for 15 minutes.
Heat olive oil and butter in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped garlic until fragrant. Add the rice and peas and stir to coat it with oil. Stir in the grated lemon zest, then gradually add water (or broth) and cook the rice, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the marinated steaks along with the marinade on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and tender.
Once the rice is cooked, mix in the juice from the remaining half of the lemon. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Place a bed of lemon rice on a plate and lay the baked shark steak on top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a bit of additional grated lemon zest for extra freshness.
Enjoy this simple, flavorful dish that brings a touch of the sea to your table!
