Juicy Summer One Pot Salmon with Lemon Dill Rice in 30 Minutes
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A simple and flavorful one-pot meal featuring salmon and lemon dill rice, perfect for summer.
- Author: Ava Hartley
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, broth, lemon zest, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Place salmon fillets on top of the rice. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle fresh dill.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh dill for best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time if salmon fillets are thicker.
- Substitute broth with water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with rice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg