Description
A flavorful dish featuring grilled salmon marinated in Mediterranean herbs served over lemon-infused jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless, boneless salmon fillet, cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
- Add salmon cubes to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Place marinated salmon cubes on the hot pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until fully cooked and grill marks appear.
- Remove salmon from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
- Serve lemon rice topped with grilled salmon cubes. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges as desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Allow salmon to marinate for longer for deeper flavor.
- Use brown rice for a healthier alternative, adjusting the cooking time based on the type of rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg