Description
Mediterranean Salmon Lemon Rice is a delicious and healthy dish that combines tender salmon fillets with zesty lemon and fluffy rice, infused with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add rice and stir for 1-2 minutes, then add vegetable broth, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Meanwhile, season salmon fillets with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve topped with salmon and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes to the rice for added nutrition.
- This dish can be served warm or cold, making it great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg