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
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Fillet (skinless and boneless) | 1 | Kilogram |
| Lemon (zested and juiced) | 2 | Count |
| Fresh Dill (chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Fresh Parsley (chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 4 | Tbsp |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Wild Rice (uncooked) | 2 | Cup |
| Chicken Broth (low sodium) | 4 | Cup |
| Butter (unsalted) | 2 | Tbsp |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the lemon herb mixture evenly over the salmon fillet.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, rinse the wild rice under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- 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.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the butter until melted and well combined.
- 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