Description
One Pot Salmon and Rice delivers a fast, flavorful dinner in just 35 minutes, combining tender salmon with fluffy rice cooked in aromatic chicken broth, onion, garlic, and lemon. This one‑pot method locks in moisture, creates a hearty, balanced meal, and minimizes cleanup—perfect for busy weeknights, meal‑preppers, and families craving a nutritious, satisfying dish without fuss. Pair it with steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for added texture and finish with a drizzle of olive nice oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in rice, coating each grain with the oil and onion mixture; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Place salmon fillets on top of the rice, squeeze lemon juice over them, cover, and cook an additional 5–7 minutes until salmon flakes.
- Fluff the rice, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick
- add red pepper flakes with the aromatics. Substitute vegetable broth if preferred. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Easy
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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