Grilled Fish with Rice and French Fries

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread the 4 cups frozen french fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy, about 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway.

Step 2

While fries bake, rinse the 1 cup rice in a fine-mesh strainer. In a small pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil, add rice and 1/2 tsp salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15-18 minutes.

Step 3

Pat the 4 fish fillets dry and season both sides with remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 4

Place fish in the hot skillet and cook until golden brown and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side, flipping once. The fish should flake easily with a fork when done.

Step 5

Slice the 1 tomato and tear the 2 cups lettuce. Cut the 1 lemon into wedges.

Step 6

Divide rice, fries, and fish among plates. Serve with tomato, lettuce, and lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish.