Description
Experience a culinary getaway with this mouthwatering salmon and rice recipe. Each bite of flaky, buttery salmon paired with fluffy jasmine rice creates a harmonious blend of ocean flavors and comforting grains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear.
- In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for about 6 minutes or until golden brown.
- Flip the salmon gently, add minced garlic, and sauté for an additional 3 minutes until cooked through.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and sprinkle with chopped herbs; let it rest for 1 minute off the heat.
- Fluff the jasmine rice with a fork and serve alongside the salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g) with ½ cup of rice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg