Garlic Butter Salmon with Fluffy White Rice
Garlic Butter Salmon with Fluffy White Rice is a delectable dish that combines the rich flavors of salmon with the comforting texture of perfectly cooked rice. This recipe is not only quick and simple, taking less than 20 minutes to prepare, but it also makes for an impressive meal suitable for any occasion. The aromatic garlic butter glaze enhances the salmon’s natural flavors, ensuring each bite is indulgent and satisfying. Serve it with your choice of fresh garnishes and sides for a wholesome dinner that pleases everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
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 lemon wedge (for serving)
- 1 cup cooked white rice (jasmine or basmati)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once done, fluff with a fork and keep warm.
- Pat the salmon fillet 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 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked through.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Spoon the garlic butter over the cooked salmon.
- Serve the salmon on a bed of fluffy rice, garnished with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg