Today we decided to cook a delicious fish lunch in the air fryer, with rice, plantains with cheese, and salad. Super fresh and healthy for our lunch
Ingredients:
For the Fish:
- 5 fish fillets (it can be hake, tilapia, or any white fish of your choice)
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
For the Rice:
- 1 cup of white rice
- 2 cups of water
- A pinch of salt
For the Salad:
- 1 Romaine lettuce, washed and chopped into small pieces
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/4 carrot, grated
- Green onions to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
For the Plantains with Cheese:
- 2 ripe plantains
- Fresh cheese (or any cheese of your choice), sliced
Instructions:
Preparing the Fish:- Make the mixture: In a small bowl, combine the chopped garlic, olive oil, ground black pepper, and melted butter. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Marinate the fish: Place the fish fillets on a plate and brush them with the garlic and butter mixture. Make sure they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to soak into the fish.
- Cook in the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for about 5 minutes. Place the fish fillets in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is golden and fully cooked. The time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
Preparing the Rice:
- Rinse the rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt, then the rice. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and cook for about 18-20 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, grated carrot, and green onions.
- Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and the olive oil. Pour this dressing over the salad just before serving and toss well so that the ingredients are evenly coated.
Preparing the Plantains with Cheese:
- Bake the plantains: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Peel the plantains and slice them lengthwise in half. Place the plantain halves in the air fryer basket and bake for 10 minutes.
- Add the cheese: Take the plantains out of the air fryer and place a slice of cheese between the halves. Return the plantains to the air fryer and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the plantains are fully cooked and golden.
Serving
- Serve the fish: Place a fish fillet on each plate.
- Add the sides: Serve a portion of rice alongside the fish.
- Fresh salad: Add a generous portion of fresh salad to each plate.
- Plantains with cheese: Place the plantains with cheese as a side dish. And there you have it! A complete, balanced, and flavorful lunch, perfect for sharing on your blog. Enjoy your meal! 🍽️
