Baked Salmon and Dill Rice
Prepare baked salmon with dill rice using fresh salmon fillets, dill, and basmati rice for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Fillet (skinless) | 800 | Grams |
| Basmati Rice (rinsed) | 2 | Cups |
| Dill (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Lemon (sliced) | 1 | Count |
| Olive Oil | 3 | Tbsp |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Butter (unsalted) | 50 | Grams |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Water | 4 | Cups |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and season with salt and black pepper.
- Place lemon slices on top of the salmon fillets.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a pot, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add rinsed basmati rice to the pot and stir to coat the rice with butter and garlic.
- Pour in water and add salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Stir in chopped dill into the cooked rice.
- Serve the baked salmon with dill rice on the side.
Prep
- Rinse the basmati rice and let it drain for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Kitchen equipment
Parchment PaperBaking Sheet