Salmon And Wild Rice Recipe
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Description
This salmon and wild rice recipe is a perfect combination of healthy and delicious. This recipe is easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients. The salmon is pan-seared to perfection, and the wild rice is cooked to a fluffy texture. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, or you can impress your guests with it for a dinner party.Prep Time
Preparation time for this recipe is minimal. It should take about 10 minutes to prepare the ingredients before cooking.Cook Time
Cook time for this recipe is about 30 minutes.Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot with lid
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Method
- Rinse the wild rice in cold water.
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the salt and wild rice to the pot.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice cook for 20-25 minutes or until it is tender and fluffy.
- While the rice is cooking, season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Remove the salmon fillets from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Fluff the wild rice with a fork and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve the salmon fillets with the wild rice and lemon wedges.
Notes
If you don't have wild rice, you can use brown rice or white rice instead. The cooking time may vary depending on the type of rice you use. You can add your favorite herbs and spices to the salmon fillets to give them extra flavor.Nutrition Info
This recipe serves 2 people. The nutrition information for one serving is:- Calories: 420
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 610mg
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