Description
Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress guests, this recipe is sure to become a favourite.
Ingredients
- 320g Spaghetti
- 4 fillets Rockling fillets (see note 1)
- 1 tbs Olive oil
- 2 Lemons, zest (see note 3)
- 2 Lemons, juiced
- 1 Large red chilli, seeds removed, finely sliced (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 250g Green beans cut into 3cm lengths
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/2 cup Basil, roughly chopped
- 2 tbs Slivered almonds, optional
- 80g Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced.
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Cook the beans in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 3 minutes or until they are just tender. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beans from the saucepan and set aside.
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Bring the water back to a boil in the same large saucepan and cook the pasta until it is al dente. Drain the pasta, but save 1 cup of the cooking water. Keep the pasta warm.
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Spread the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden. Take them out of the oven and transfer them to a plate to cool.
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Place the fish fillets on a plate and drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Then, drizzle half of the lemon juice and half of the lemon zest over the fillets. Add half of the chili and season with salt and pepper.
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Pan fry the fillets in a large frying pan until they are just cooked through. Keep the cooking juices in the frying pan.
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Flake the fish into bite size pieces.
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In the same frying pan, use the reserved pasta cooking water to deglaze the pan (see note 2). Add the remaining lemon juice and zest.
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Add the spaghetti, beans, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to the frying pan. Mix everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Lightly toss in the fish, basil and parmesan cheese.
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Serve immediately, sprinkled with toasted almonds.
Notes
- Here are a few substitute options for rockling fish in the Spaghetti Al Limone recipe:
Cod is a popular white fish with a mild flavour and delicate texture. It can be steamed or pan-fried as a substitute for rockling in this recipe.
Snapper is a versatile fish with a mild, slightly sweet taste. It can be pan-fried or steamed to perfection and works well as an alternative to rockling in this recipe.
Barramundi is a flavourful fish with a buttery and moist texture. Its mild taste makes it a great substitute for rockling in the Spaghetti Al Limone recipe.
If you enjoy a stronger fish flavour, salmon can be an excellent substitute. Opt for skinless salmon fillets and cook them to your preferred doneness before flaking and adding them to the dish.
Remember to adjust the cooking time and method according to the substitute fish you choose, as cooking times may vary. Enjoy exploring different fish options to suit your taste preferences and availability. - Deglazing: Adding liquid (such as broth, wine, or water) to a hot pan to loosen and dissolve the flavourful bits stuck to the bottom, creating a tasty sauce or base for further cooking.
- Always zest lemon first and then juice it.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Fish and Shellfish
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
