Lemon herb, roasted salmon, wild rice

Roasted salmon with lemon and herbs served with wild rice, prepared by marinating and baking the fish, and cooking the rice separately.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Salmon Fillet (skinless and boneless)1Kilogram
Lemon (zested and juiced)2Count
Fresh Dill (chopped)1Bunch
Fresh Parsley (chopped)1Bunch
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Olive Oil (extra virgin)4Tbsp
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp
Wild Rice (uncooked)2Cup
Chicken Broth (low sodium)4Cup
Butter (unsalted)2Tbsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. In a small bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Spread the lemon herb mixture evenly over the salmon fillet.
  5. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While the salmon is baking, rinse the wild rice under cold water.
  7. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
  8. Add the rinsed wild rice to the boiling broth, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  9. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the butter until melted and well combined.
  10. Serve the roasted salmon with the wild rice on the side.

Prep

  • Thaw salmon fillet if frozen.
  • Soak wild rice in water for 2-3 hours before cooking.

Kitchen equipment

Parchment PaperZester