Sameke Harra with a Twist | Lebanese Spicy Fish & Rice Recipe
If you love Middle Eastern cuisine, this Sameke Harra recipe is a must-try! Traditionally a spicy Lebanese fish dish, I’m giving it a delicious twist with perfectly baked barramundi, fragrant spiced rice and a creamy tahini dressing. This dish is packed with warm Arabic spices, toasted nuts and fresh herbs, creating a meal that’s both comforting and full of bold flavours.
The Lebanese Plate’s Sameke Harra –
Baked Barramundi & Rice with Tahini Dressing
Ingredients
For the Fish
1kg barramundi pieces
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp cumin
Olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Rice
4 tbsp olive oil
1 brown onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups basmati rice, washed
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup frozen corn
1½ tsp salt
¼ tsp white pepper
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp cumin
3 cups vegetable stock
½ cup pine nuts, toasted
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
For the Tahini Dressing
1 tomato, diced
½ capsicum, diced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup tahini
½ cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp water
Instructions
Prepare the Fish
1. Preheat oven to 165°C (325°F).
2. Place barramundi on a tray and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Sprinkle paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper over both sides of the fish.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and rub in. Set aside.
Cook the Rice
5. Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof pot over medium heat.
6. Add onion and fry until caramelised.
7. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
8. Add washed rice, peas, corn, and all seasonings. Stir to combine.
9. Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a gentle boil.
10. Once the liquid starts to bubble, cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven.
11. Bake for 20 minutes.
Bake the Fish
12. After 20 minutes, remove the pot from the oven.
13. Uncover and place the barramundi pieces (skin side up) on top of the rice.
14. Return to the oven without the lid and bake for another 15 minutes.
Make the Tahini Dressing
15. In a bowl, combine tomato, capsicum, green onion, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and water.
16. Mix well until smooth.
Serve
17. Spoon rice onto plates and top with barramundi.
18. Drizzle with tahini dressing.
19. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, slivered almonds, and extra parsley.
Enjoy!
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