Steamed Lemon Catfish With Vegetables and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 (4 1/3 ounce) box uncle ben's oriental fried rice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir fry vegetables
• 1 lb catfish fillet, thawed if frozen (about 1/2 inch thick)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute the rice until golden brown. Stir in the water and seasoning packet, heat until boiling. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the frozen vegetables and heat till boiling, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Place the fish fillets on top of the veggie-rice mixture. Sprinkle with the lemon-pepper seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat and cover; let steam about 10 minutes or until the fish flakes when forked and the vegetables are tender.