Baked Salmon and Dill Rice

Prepare baked salmon with dill rice using fresh salmon fillets, dill, and basmati rice for a flavorful meal.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Salmon Fillet (skinless)800Grams
Basmati Rice (rinsed)2Cups
Dill (fresh, chopped)1Bunch
Lemon (sliced)1Count
Olive Oil3Tbsp
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Butter (unsalted)50Grams
Salt1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp
Water4Cups

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Place lemon slices on top of the salmon fillets.
  5. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. In a pot, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
  7. Add rinsed basmati rice to the pot and stir to coat the rice with butter and garlic.
  8. Pour in water and add salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  9. Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
  10. Stir in chopped dill into the cooked rice.
  11. 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