Description
A delicious and easy one-pot meal combining tender salmon fillets, fluffy jasmine rice, and vibrant vegetables, all cooked together for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets: 4 pieces (about 6 oz each)
- Jasmine rice: 1 cup (uncooked)
- Vegetable broth: 2 cups
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Fresh dill: 2 tablespoons, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Spinach: 2 cups (fresh)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Add the rinsed jasmine rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for about 10 minutes.
- Place the salmon fillets on top of the rice, drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Fold in the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, cover, and let sit for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped dill, and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Fresh salmon is preferred for the best flavor.
- Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- Feel free to add more vegetables or spices to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one-pot, salmon, rice, easy meal, healthy recipe