Description
This Mediterranean Salmon Lemon Rice is your answer to a quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful meal. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a vibrant, restaurant-quality dish on the table that’s packed with fresh ingredients and amazing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skinless)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (halved)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Step: In a medium saucepan, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step: Add the rice to the pot and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Step: Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Step: While the rice is simmering, pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step: Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and generously season both sides with the herb mixture.
- Step: Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
- Step: Place the salmon fillets in the hot pan and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step: Once the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step: To serve, spoon a generous amount of lemon rice into each bowl. Top with a salmon fillet. Garnish with a fresh topping of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
Notes
Tip 1: For extra flavor, toast the rice in the saucepan with garlic before adding the broth. Tip 2: Ensure the salmon fillets are patted dry to get a nice sear in the pan. Tip 3: Fresh herbs and lemon juice are key! They provide the best, brightest flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg