Description
Garlic Butter Salmon with Fluffy White Rice is a delightful dish that marries rich flavors with effortless preparation. This recipe features succulent salmon fillets that are pan-seared to perfection, coated in a savory garlic butter sauce, and served atop fluffy white rice. With the brightness of lemon and the aromatic allure of garlic, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (about 150-180g)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup cooked white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- Lemon wedge (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
- Pat the salmon dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Spoon this mixture over the salmon.
- Serve the salmon on a bed of fluffy rice, garnished with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge on the side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For an extra burst of flavor, add lemon zest as a garnish. Pair with seasonal vegetables like steamed asparagus or sautéed spinach for added nutrition. Customize by incorporating herbs such as dill or thyme for different flavor profiles.