Description
A restaurant-quality quick dinner featuring seared salmon with aromatic garlic butter sauce over fluffy rice. Packed with omega-3s, this fusion dish balances crispy texture and silky richness, ready in 30 minutes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on)
1 cup cooked rice (jasmine or short-grain)
3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down on a baking sheet.
Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until flaky. Let rest 5 minutes.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and parsley. Remove from heat.
To serve, layer rice in bowls, top with salmon and drizzle with garlic butter sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rice to save time.
Lime can substitute lemon for an Asian fusion twist.
Add steamed vegetables (broccoli or peas) for extra nutrients.
Store leftovers in air-tight containers for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking & Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 180mg