Shiveed Polo Mahi

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Marinate the salmon fillets in this mixture for 15 minutes.
3. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the soaked basmati rice and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onion and sauté until golden brown.
5. Add the chopped dill to the onions and sauté for another 2 minutes.
6. Layer the cooked rice over the dill and onion mixture. Pour the saffron water evenly over the rice.
7. Cover the pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Place the marinated salmon fillets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
9. Serve the dill rice with the baked salmon fillets on top.

Prep

• Rinse and soak basmati rice for at least 30 minutes.
• Dissolve saffron in warm water 1 hour before cooking.