Fish Kabsa Saudi Recipe

Dive into the flavors of Saudi Arabia's coastal regions with this authentic Fish Kabsa recipe! Tender white fish fillets are cooked to perfection with aromatic spices, succulent rice, and a touch of buttery richness. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal in under an hour. Serve with a refreshing side salad for a complete and unforgettable culinary experience. A perfect weeknight dinner or impressive weekend meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 37 mins
Calories 800.6 kcal
Protein 131g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fish Kabsa Saudi

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How to Make Fish Kabsa Saudi

  1. Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic.
  2. Cook until onions are softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the Arabic spice mix and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  4. Gently add the fish fillets to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly pink and opaque.
  5. Remove the fish and onion mixture from the pan and set aside.
  6. In the same pan, add the tomato paste and bouillon cube. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Add the rinsed basmati rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
  8. Carefully place the fish and onion mixture on top of the rice.
  9. Increase the heat to high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked through and liquid is absorbed. (Adjust cooking time depending on the type of rice and thickness of fish fillets).
  10. Once the rice and fish are cooked, fluff gently with a fork.
  11. Transfer the Fish Kabsa to a serving platter.
  12. Garnish with chopped cilantro and toasted pine nuts.
  13. Serve hot with a fresh side salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

41g

Carbs

28g

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