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Buttery Herb Rice with Oven-Baked Salmon Recipe

Buttery Herb Rice with Oven-Baked Salmon Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A comforting and flavorful recipe for Buttery Herb Rice paired with Simple Oven-Baked Salmon. This dish combines fluffy rice seasoned with fresh herbs and butter, served alongside tender and flaky salmon baked to perfection.


Ingredients

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Rice:

  • 1/2 cup dry white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • A squeeze of lemon juice (optional)

Salmon:

  • 1 large salmon fillet
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  3. Cook Rice: Cook rice with chicken broth covered until tender.
  4. Prepare Salmon: Season the salmon with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then bake until flaky.
  5. Finish Rice: Stir in butter, parsley, salt, and pepper into the cooked rice. Add lemon juice if desired.
  6. Serve: Serve the herbed rice with the baked salmon.
  7. Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge within an hour of cooking.

Notes

  • You can customize the herb blend in the rice to suit your taste preferences.
  • Ensure the salmon is cooked through by checking for flakiness with a fork.
  • Feel free to add additional seasonings or herbs to the salmon before baking for extra flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg