Description
This one-pot salmon and rice recipe combines tender salmon fillets with fragrant jasmine rice, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes, all infused with garlic, lemon juice, and dill. It’s a quick, flavorful, and nutritious meal that’s perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and ensure fluffy rice.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Toast Rice: Add the rinsed jasmine rice to the pot and toast it with the garlic for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to coat the grains in oil and develop flavor.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Cook Salmon: Place the salmon fillets directly on top of the partially cooked rice, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot again and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Add Vegetables: Fold in the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cover the pot and let it sit off the heat for 2-3 minutes to allow the spinach to wilt and the tomatoes to soften slightly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the lid, sprinkle chopped dill over the dish, and fluff the rice gently with a fork to mix everything together. Serve warm.
Notes
- Rinsing the rice ensures a fluffier texture by removing excess surface starch.
- Using fresh dill adds a bright herbal note, but dried dill works well as a substitute.
- Be careful not to overcook the salmon; it should be moist and tender.
- You can substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for a richer flavor, if not vegetarian.
- For added heat, consider sprinkling red pepper flakes before serving.
