Pescatarian Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Bright, citrusy, and impossibly fluffy, this Instant Pot rice is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. The pressure cooker does all the heavy lifting — just three minutes on high pressure followed by a natural release, and you're rewarded with perfectly cooked, non-sticky grains every single time. Rinsing the rice before cooking is a small step that makes a real difference, washing away excess starch so each grain stays light and separate. Once the lid comes off, a generous drizzle of fresh lime juice, a hit of zest, and a handful of roughly chopped cilantro get folded in while the rice is still warm, so the flavors absorb beautifully rather than just sitting on top. The result is fragrant, tangy, and herbaceous — the kind of rice that pairs effortlessly with grilled fish, shrimp tacos, or a simple seafood bowl. It's a naturally clean recipe built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients, so there's nothing to second-guess and no complicated swaps required.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1 ¾ cups water
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- 1
Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the rinsed rice, water, butter, and salt to the Instant Pot insert and stir briefly to combine.
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