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One Pot Rice And Salmon
A flavorful one-pot dish combining tender salmon fillets with aromatic rice and spices, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon fillets up to 6 fillets
- 1.5 cups white rice golden sella basmati rice
- 2 teaspoons hot curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 0.5 cup onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Red pepper flakes red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley (or cilantro)
- 3 cups water
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Season salmon with lemon pepper and smoked paprika, then cook in hot oil until crispy. Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter, cook onions until translucent, then add spices, garlic, and ginger. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add rice, chicken bouillon, and salt; stir well. Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Place salmon on top of rice, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, arrange salmon on top, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the salmon to keep it tender and moist.